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FL09 EWN

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,611 mi
Last recorded163,611 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 163,611 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 157,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 155,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,791 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 120,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,280 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2016 85,319 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,861 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,374 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,374 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,153 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EWN is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

FL09 EWN is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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