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BV09 XFZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Gold Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,574 mi
Last recorded121,574 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 121,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,669 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 114,664 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 108,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 93,154 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 86,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,694 miles

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

no emissions detected

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,802 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,354 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,534 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,534 miles

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

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)

both front tyres have damage to their outer side walls

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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BV09 XFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Gold with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV09 XFZ, 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 BV09 XFZ registered?

BV09 XFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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