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BL57 MZD

2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport94,402 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MZD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 112,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,467 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,120 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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BL57 MZD is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 94,402 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 Is 220D Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 MZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL57 MZD registered?

BL57 MZD is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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The MOT history for BL57 MZD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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