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FL09 CAU

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 CAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 83,860 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 83,858 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,576 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust middle section (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,386 miles

Offside washer jet only has one jet working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,062 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,045 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,875 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres scrubbed on edges

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,609 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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FL09 CAU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FL09 CAU, 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 FL09 CAU registered?

FL09 CAU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is FL09 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 CAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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