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FN58 EHC

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,022 mi
Last recorded154,022 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 EHC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2025 154,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 144,023 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

condensation n/s headlamp

washers weak

Fail 5 Aug 2024 143,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlight poor image

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.65mm would recommend changing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from the rear diff

Pass 22 Jul 2023 136,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 125,565 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,853 miles

both front tyres low tread

rear diff leaking

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 119,853 miles

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

both front tyres low tread

rear diff leaking

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,422 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f light lense damaged

rear diff leaking oil

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

o/s/f light lense damaged

rear diff leaking oil

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,889 miles

all tyres perished

excess foot brake travel

front brake pads low

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 108,889 miles

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

all tyres perished

excess foot brake travel

front brake pads low

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 97,230 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,923 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,224 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,459 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,629 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 6,667 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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FN58 EHC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FN58 EHC, 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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FN58 EHC is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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