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GY57 HCK

2008 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS22087,155 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 HCK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 140,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,484 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 139,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edge and on 1,6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 133,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 133,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 125,120 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 115,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,141 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 101,369 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,329 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,329 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,022 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 60,578 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 60,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,388 miles

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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GY57 HCK is a 2008 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY57 HCK, 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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GY57 HCK is a 2008 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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