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FG09 FFW

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,231 mi
Last recorded89,231 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 FFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 89,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,459 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 76,459 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 65,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 44,153 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,197 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 41,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,483 miles

Front pads low

Pass 7 May 2016 35,487 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 35,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,370 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,031 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 18,665 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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FG09 FFW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG09 FFW, 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 FG09 FFW registered?

FG09 FFW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 FFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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