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RJ08 ZTK

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,254 mi
Last recorded166,254 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZTK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 166,254 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 166,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 155,422 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 155,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 146,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,445 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 128,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 128,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,801 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 111,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 87,330 miles

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,114 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,873 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,976 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2014 51,974 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 41,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2013 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2012 33,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.5.1g]

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Ubable to test centre rear adult belt as trapped behind child seat

Fail 12 May 2012 33,272 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Offside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.

Ubable to test centre rear adult belt as trapped behind child seat

Pass 12 May 2011 24,065 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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RJ08 ZTK is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RJ08 ZTK, 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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RJ08 ZTK is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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