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FL58 XSU

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,817 mi
Last recorded183,817 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 XSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 183,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 173,111 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear propshaft rear doughnut perished

under trays and lining fit at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,072 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear propshaft rear doughnut perished

under trays and lining fit at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2019 169,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 162,667 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 162,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 152,383 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no oil ?

slight binding o/s and n/s rear brakes

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 152,382 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads worn close to limit

no oil ?

slight binding o/s and n/s rear brakes

under trays fitted

o/s front tyre deteriorated and worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak Engine ()

oil level low.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 139,103 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

oil level low.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 127,354 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 127,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,803 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,174 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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FL58 XSU is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 FL58 XSU, 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 FL58 XSU registered?

FL58 XSU is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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