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RO08 YOV

2008 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

124,944 mi
Last recorded124,944 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE89,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YOV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 124,944 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 120,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 115,423 miles

Locknut key and piece of metal welded to wheel nut at NSF.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Socket attached to wheel nut at NSR.

Pass 24 May 2023 108,930 miles

Makeshift wheel bolt fitted to nearside front wheel

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 108,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 103,223 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 101,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 99,356 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 72,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 65,297 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 14 May 2015 58,272 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 50,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing.

headlight aims on lower limit.

Pass 20 May 2013 43,806 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,622 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RO08 YOV is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO08 YOV, 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 RO08 YOV registered?

RO08 YOV is a 2008 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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