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EY59 YSB

2009 Lexus IS200

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,801 mi
Last recorded130,801 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS20081,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 YSB
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 130,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 119,848 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

oil level low

Fail 2 Apr 2025 119,848 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,333 miles

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

near side front tyre has sidewall damage

off rear brake slight binding on

Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,314 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 108,314 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 95,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,441 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,711 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,065 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,108 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 57,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 34,142 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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EY59 YSB is a 2009 Lexus IS200 in Grey 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 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 EY59 YSB, 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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EY59 YSB is a 2009 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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