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DE08 BZX

2008 Lexus IS200

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BZX
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 140,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 135,468 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 124,754 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 118,286 miles

Rear diff wet

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 May 2021 118,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear diff wet

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,246 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff wet

Fail 12 Jun 2020 109,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff wet

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Diff Wet

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak rear dif seal ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts/rears/wearing on inner side edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,091 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,529 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 64,522 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,188 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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DE08 BZX is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 88,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 BZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE08 BZX registered?

DE08 BZX is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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