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FM57 EHP

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,523 mi
Last recorded135,523 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 EHP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 135,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 134,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 134,140 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 134,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 129,488 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 123,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 117,580 miles

Differential/Prop shaft seal slightly perished causing seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2018 108,631 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,801 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 76,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,281 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,293 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 EHP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EHP, 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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What year was FM57 EHP registered?

FM57 EHP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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