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BD08 BYJ

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 BYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 84,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 78,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,909 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 73,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,076 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,252 miles

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

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

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin

Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

front inner pads look low discs lip, nsf tyre edge getting low,

nsr caliper & road wheel slight damage

Fail 23 Aug 2013 56,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

front inner pads look low discs lip, nsf tyre edge getting low,

nsr caliper & road wheel slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,945 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 51,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,782 miles

emission too clean unable to obtain reading

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 BYJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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