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FP57 BCO

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 BCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short end to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short end to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,154 miles

Oil leak ()

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,523 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2014 159,159 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 147,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 147,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 139,332 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front disc worn very thin

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2012 139,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front disc worn very thin

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2011 130,478 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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FP57 BCO is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP57 BCO, 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 FP57 BCO registered?

FP57 BCO is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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