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BV59 WMO

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,590 mi
Last recorded106,590 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 WMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 106,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUBFRAME CORODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 106,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR SUBFRAME CORODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 101,909 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2021 98,832 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,834 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 95,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2019 92,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2018 87,462 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 87,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,948 miles

under tray fitted covering components

Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted covering components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,722 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and body under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,596 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,947 miles

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 WMO is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WMO, 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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BV59 WMO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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