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AB08 DFX

2008 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,866 mi
Last recorded180,866 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 180,866 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 177,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 171,348 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 171,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 167,257 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 2 Oct 2017 160,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 160,268 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 148,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 135,342 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 135,342 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,323 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,492 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,268 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front tyre worn low on the tread shoulders

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,245 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front tyre worn low on the tread shoulders

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear tyres worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,531 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,531 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,872 miles

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

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 DFX is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFX, 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 AB08 DFX registered?

AB08 DFX is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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