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AB08 BLY

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BLY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,017 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jul 2025 126,017 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 117,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,817 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 108,817 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 100,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,740 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,711 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 52,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,872 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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AB08 BLY is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB08 BLY, 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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AB08 BLY is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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