MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine coolant not at max
Exhaust system showing signs of age
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
wipers smeary
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine coolant not at max
Exhaust system showing signs of age
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
wipers smeary
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
all tyres close to limit
noise on engine, at front
rear brake discs, slight wear on inner face
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
all tyres close to limit
noise on engine, at front
rear brake discs, slight wear on inner face
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front tyres wearing on edges
Coolant leak
driver seat secure but movement on nearside rear
front tyres wearing on edges
nail and screw in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?
Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH08 BKN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FH08 BKN, 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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FH08 BKN is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 July 2008.
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