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FL08 UCJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UCJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 145,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arb D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch / shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch / shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 145,454 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch / shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch / shock top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 134,734 miles

All brake and fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Plastic covers to the the full underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2025 134,733 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All brake and fuel pipes are showing signs of corrosion

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

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Plastic covers to the the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2024 127,642 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 127,642 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,391 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2023 57,391 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,905 miles

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))

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,015 miles

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,676 miles

plastic undertrays fitted engine bay / inner sills

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,114 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,929 miles

undertrays and covers obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 70,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,470 miles

both front tyres wearing low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,932 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,390 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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FL08 UCJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL08 UCJ, 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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FL08 UCJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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