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GU58 ZXP

2008 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,096 mi
Last recorded137,096 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D91,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 ZXP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 137,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 133,653 miles

slow leak in vacuum system or servo leak

Fail 7 Nov 2024 133,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm now (5.2.3 (e))

slow leak in vacuum system or servo leak

Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,564 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 129,564 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum or servo leak (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 125,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective front both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,940 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 114,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 103,101 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,403 miles

Offside Front tyre appears to have been run flat . both side walls damaged .

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,499 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,451 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,231 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 24,231 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GU58 ZXP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU58 ZXP, 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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What year was GU58 ZXP registered?

GU58 ZXP is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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