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AV08 OCY

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,676 mi
Last recorded72,676 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OCY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 71,201 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 71,201 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,251 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 65,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,808 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,879 miles

Front pads getting low.

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,250 miles

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

front tyres worn outer treads worn

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,574 miles

front and rear tyres perishing on tread

Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,573 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front and rear tyres perishing on tread

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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AV08 OCY is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 OCY, 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 AV08 OCY registered?

AV08 OCY is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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