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FM57 EJU

2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,392 mi
Last recorded60,392 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l112,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 EJU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,392 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 55,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,358 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 35,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 30,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,879 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 16,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 8,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,260 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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FM57 EJU is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 112,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 EJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM57 EJU registered?

FM57 EJU is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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