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BV59 WLE

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WLE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 122,402 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,489 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!!! 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside hand brake requires attention

Pass 29 Aug 2019 90,808 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,796 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 85,429 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 85,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,790 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 42,125 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 31,882 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyre valve stems cracking.

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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BV59 WLE is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV59 WLE, 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 BV59 WLE registered?

BV59 WLE is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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