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BF08 FUB

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,708 mi
Last recorded200,708 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 200,708 miles

rear prop shaft rubber perrished

Pass 9 May 2016 166,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 166,753 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 149,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 103,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 103,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,715 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,616 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 FUB is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FUB, 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 FUB registered?

BF08 FUB is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 FUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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