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YC08 FPK

2008 Lexus IS200

Red Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Lexus IS20088,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FPK
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 147,410 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 147,381 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced VERY DULL BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding FOOTBRAKE/HANDBRAKE STICKING ON (1.2.1 (f))

HEAT SHIELD VERY INSECURE AT REAR

Pass 17 Sep 2024 142,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer neck corroded and weakened

Pass 11 Sep 2023 132,549 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slight discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damp but not leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 124,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damp but not leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,970 miles

both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,236 miles

both headlamps lens starting to deteriorate

both rear brake discs in poor condition

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 26 Oct 2020 106,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both headlamps lens starting to deteriorate

both rear brake discs in poor condition

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to side wall

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,216 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,216 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,404 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,339 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 23 Apr 2016 61,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,002 miles

exhaust emissions not detected when tested

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,738 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,965 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,869 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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YC08 FPK is a 2008 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC08 FPK, 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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YC08 FPK is a 2008 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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