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FG09 HNW

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,054 mi
Last recorded138,054 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 HNW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 138,054 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2025 137,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 128,241 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 118,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 113,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 111,027 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 111,027 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,488 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,622 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,940 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,216 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,838 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 HNW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

FG09 HNW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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