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BD08 BYG

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,115 mi
Last recorded175,115 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BYG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 175,115 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 175,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 146,760 miles

Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe, at front joint. (3.6.B.2c)

Center heat shield insecure.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 134,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe, at front joint. (3.6.B.2c)

Center heat shield insecure.

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

Pass 16 May 2017 123,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 11,246 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Fail 3 May 2016 112,245 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre heat shield loose

Pass 15 May 2015 100,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,483 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 74,267 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 14 May 2012 62,623 miles

Front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,720 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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BD08 BYG is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD08 BYG, 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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BD08 BYG is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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