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AW57 CAW

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,637 mi
Last recorded114,637 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW57 CAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ALMOST TO CASING ON INNER EDGE 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 92,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,247 miles

light rust on rear axle/subframe

light rust on rear inner sills

rust on rear shockabsorber casings

Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,679 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 87,282 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall plus slight damage to wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,880 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,458 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,335 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 63,477 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,392 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,169 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,522 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,055 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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AW57 CAW is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AW57 CAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AW57 CAW registered?

AW57 CAW is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AW57 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW57 CAW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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