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FL09 EWU

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 EWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 95,067 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 91,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 79,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 72,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES REAR DISK PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,315 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 66,315 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,492 miles

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,326 miles

nearside front has cut in sidewall (not exposing cords)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front has cut in sidewall (not exposing cords)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,104 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,219 miles

n/s front tyre has cut in sidewall,not exposing cords

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and has cracking to treads

Pass 30 Dec 2013 33,058 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 33,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 31,337 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012

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 EWU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL09 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

FL09 EWU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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