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BF08 AMV

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

engine covers and underbody trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2024 100,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted to under side and engine bay

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 94,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to under side and engine bay

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,551 miles

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

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

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,745 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 75,745 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,671 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,223 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)

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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BF08 AMV is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF08 AMV, 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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BF08 AMV is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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