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FH57 UEW

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,842 mi
Last recorded137,842 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 UEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 132,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 127,853 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,512 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted obstructing components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring components on the underside

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,613 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 85,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres wearing on edges

front tyres outter side walls damaged

nearside rear tyre outter side wall damaged

offside rear tyre inner side wall damaged

side sill cvovers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,131 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,885 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 33,881 miles

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

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

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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FH57 UEW is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH57 UEW, 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 FH57 UEW registered?

FH57 UEW is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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