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CE59 JTU

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,681 mi
Last recorded144,681 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 JTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 144,681 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 144,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 136,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 136,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower cliper bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,931 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 131,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,038 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 125,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear o/s/r brake pad worn low compared to o/s

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,068 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 119,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,319 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 111,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,431 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 105,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,995 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,575 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 41,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,573 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,607 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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CE59 JTU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE59 JTU, 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 CE59 JTU registered?

CE59 JTU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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