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YN08 ZFE

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,613 mi
Last recorded127,613 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZFE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,613 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 127,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/r18 close in centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 118,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/r18 close in centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 109,143 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 96,521 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,489 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,083 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,894 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 70,894 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2014 58,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,467 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 24,010 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,245 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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YN08 ZFE is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN08 ZFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN08 ZFE registered?

YN08 ZFE is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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