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CE59 JNL

2009 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,029 mi
Last recorded186,029 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS20081,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 JNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 186,029 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 185,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 175,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 175,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,520 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 159,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 143,784 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,287 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRES

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,326 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 13 Dec 2019 110,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front headlamps slightly deterioated

nearside + offside front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2019 108,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front headlamps slightly deterioated

nearside + offside front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2018 91,331 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,551 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,741 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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CE59 JNL is a 2009 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,212 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 CE59 JNL, 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 17 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE59 JNL registered?

CE59 JNL is a 2009 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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