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BL57 MXV

2008 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 149,973 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre slight cuts in outer wall

corroded in parts under vehicle

exhaust system corroded in parts

Fail 13 Jun 2022 149,968 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre slight cuts in outer wall

corroded in parts under vehicle

exhaust system corroded in parts

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrsion present under vehicle in parts

Fail 19 Feb 2021 136,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrsion present under vehicle in parts

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 119,425 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,099 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,742 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,942 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 77,523 miles

Emissions eoo low to register

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,165 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,165 miles

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

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)

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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BL57 MXV is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Grey 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 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 BL57 MXV, 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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BL57 MXV is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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