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FH08 DXG

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,871 mi
Last recorded111,871 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 111,871 miles

General corrosion under the body

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 110,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,547 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,830 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,450 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,176 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 96,176 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 90,275 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

emissions too clean to test

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,548 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,293 miles

emmissions too clean to test

Fail 22 Nov 2014 64,009 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emmissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Nov 2013 47,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,419 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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FH08 DXG 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 72.2%.

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 DXG, 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 FH08 DXG registered?

FH08 DXG is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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