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TAP 250

2010 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,356 mi
Last recorded148,356 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAP 250
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 126,816 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 112,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,735 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,507 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 75,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 72,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 66,130 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 15 May 2017 66,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 64,635 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 61,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,868 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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TAP 250 is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 TAP 250, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TAP 250 registered?

TAP 250 is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is TAP 250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAP 250 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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