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CU09 NBJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,199 mi
Last recorded173,199 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 173,199 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 173,186 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 168,435 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 163,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under the vehicle general muddy

Pass 9 Jul 2023 159,408 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bold inner and outer edge .

Offside Front tyre is bold inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2022 153,602 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R, O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 148,303 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 147,932 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 147,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,566 miles

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 122,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and side wall heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,679 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,077 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 86,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke reading

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,079 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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CU09 NBJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU09 NBJ, 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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CU09 NBJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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