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FG58 MTE

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 115,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,291 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,202 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,091 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,072 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,241 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,241 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,212 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,796 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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FG58 MTE is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 87,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG58 MTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG58 MTE registered?

FG58 MTE is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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