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BN59 SYJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 91,643 miles

oil leaks

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,318 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,677 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 74,677 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,572 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,571 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,583 miles

Advise attention to security of battery.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,187 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BN59 SYJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 BN59 SYJ, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN59 SYJ registered?

BN59 SYJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is BN59 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 SYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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