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BF08 FUG

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,486 mi
Last recorded135,486 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FUG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 135,486 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 135,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,451 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 99,473 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 82,649 miles

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

boot opens manually

Fail 28 Dec 2012 82,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

boot opens manually

Pass 31 Dec 2011 67,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,687 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)

front tyres are different sizes to rear but are fitted to the same axle

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 FUG is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

BF08 FUG is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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