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BF08 AVV

2008 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,251 mi
Last recorded129,251 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 AVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 129,251 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 129,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 120,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,593 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated flexible coupling between propshaft and rear differential splitting in several places. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque/discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lamp lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens opaque/discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner long pedal travel on footbrake/service brake.

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,906 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,839 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 64,910 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,910 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,214 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,214 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear and o/s/f, direction incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 57,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 57,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,224 miles

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre outer treads wear

o/s/r tyre inner treads wear and inner treads small cuts

o/s/r tyre treads cracks

Fail 9 Oct 2015 53,220 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine and under covers fitted

n/s/f tyre outer treads wear

o/s/r tyre inner treads wear and inner treads small cuts

o/s/r tyre treads cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,063 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,259 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,930 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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BF08 AVV is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF08 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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