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FM57 EHL

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,969 mi
Last recorded137,969 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 EHL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 137,969 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 137,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,953 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1n)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 86,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 129,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 121,388 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 121,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 102,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2014 102,737 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,039 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 88,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,922 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 62,296 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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FM57 EHL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 91,868 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 EHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM57 EHL is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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