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AR02 FAZ

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,154 mi
Last recorded147,154 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 FAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,154 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake disks corroding on contact faces

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Dec 2021 147,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake disks corroding on contact faces

headlight lenses slightly cloudy

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Oct 2020 145,165 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 145,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 126,541 miles

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls (no cords showing)

Fail 7 Oct 2019 126,541 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls (no cords showing)

Pass 28 Sep 2018 104,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,442 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,396 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber slightly split

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

trim covers fitted to outer sills under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,030 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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AR02 FAZ 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR02 FAZ, 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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AR02 FAZ is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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