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AV57 WLF

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,390 mi
Last recorded137,390 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2025 137,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,468 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 126,466 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield at centre insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 114,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,607 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 111,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all tyres need replacing asap due to age of tyres.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,356 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,356 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,145 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 90,145 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,772 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,684 miles

advise osf caliper feels tight on pins ok for effort at this time

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,271 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,651 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,701 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,405 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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AV57 WLF is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV57 WLF, 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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AV57 WLF is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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