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FY08 WSN

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,283 mi
Last recorded141,283 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WSN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 141,283 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 140,388 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axcel corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 133,533 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general surface rust under vhicle

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,134 miles

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

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

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

exhaaust system corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2021 119,159 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2020 113,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,362 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,456 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine idle speed above normal

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine idle speed above normal

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,460 miles

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)

sill covers fitted engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,556 miles

n/s/f seat belt vssuell inspection only as chid reat fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

rear inner disc faces corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 32,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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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FY08 WSN is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY08 WSN, 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 FY08 WSN registered?

FY08 WSN is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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