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BF08 AVN

2008 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,550 mi
Last recorded193,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 193,550 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 193,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 188,997 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 188,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 183,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 172,214 miles

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

Nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 152,391 miles

Engine light on dash

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 138,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 128,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 116,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,257 miles

chip in screen

engine light on dash

slight damage to n/s/r light cluster

Fail 18 Mar 2014 106,257 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen

engine light on dash

slight damage to n/s/r light cluster

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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BF08 AVN is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Blue 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 IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF08 AVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF08 AVN is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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