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BF08 FUA

2008 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,783 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,286 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch to sill damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2018 86,285 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch to sill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,232 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 46,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,402 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 FUA is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FUA, 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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What year was BF08 FUA registered?

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

Is BF08 FUA safe to buy?

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