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GY58 HZS

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,114 mi
Last recorded143,114 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 HZS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear windscreen taped into position.

Fail 25 Apr 2025 143,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear windscreen taped into position.

Fail 18 Mar 2025 143,072 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to hydraulic fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Fluid leaking around banjo bolt. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear windscreen appears to be held in by tape.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tape around rear window.

Washers weak/poorly angled but just provide sufficient liquid to clear screen,advise inspection/repair.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 142,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tape around rear window.

Washers weak/poorly angled but just provide sufficient liquid to clear screen,advise inspection/repair.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 7 Dec 2022 139,136 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Dec 2022 139,124 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,634 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front brake noisy

Rear seat belts cannot be fully tested due to numerous items blocking the clasps

sills have covers so not fully tested

Fail 17 Nov 2021 134,613 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear flexi to calliper damp

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

Rear seat belts not tested as under things in back

Rear window missing

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,066 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 114,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,283 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 105,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,040 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,394 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,123 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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GY58 HZS is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY58 HZS, 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 GY58 HZS registered?

GY58 HZS is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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