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FL09 EBJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,879 mi
Last recorded80,879 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 80,879 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs top coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 77,933 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 75,009 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,279 miles

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber joint at rear diff perished and split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 71,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rubber joint at rear diff perished and split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,227 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,652 miles

6lt

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,272 miles

idle speed high

Fail 5 Mar 2020 60,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

idle speed high

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,286 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,579 miles

Tyres low

Pass 7 Mar 2015 43,855 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 27,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,968 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 EBJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

FL09 EBJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is FL09 EBJ safe to buy?

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