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GD08 BGO

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,966 mi
Last recorded123,966 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BGO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Injector leaking from seal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,758 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 111,240 miles

Front headlamps slightly deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 106,814 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,930 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 22 Aug 2015 91,930 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,817 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,910 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,669 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,308 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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GD08 BGO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 89,467 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GD08 BGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GD08 BGO registered?

GD08 BGO is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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