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GD08 BGK

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,332 mi
Last recorded132,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,332 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under covers fitted

underside and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,334 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,334 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 116,595 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 111,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked between tread & heavily worn at edges of tread

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring to outer surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,616 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,006 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 46,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,668 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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GD08 BGK is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GD08 BGK, 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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GD08 BGK is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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