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FL09 EXG

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 EXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,191 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/manifold area (7.1.2)

engine and sill covers fitted, under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 76,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf/manifold area (7.1.2)

engine and sill covers fitted, under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,836 miles

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,836 miles

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

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,427 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2.5m and worn out inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 10 Aug 2015 58,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads on min

o/s/f tyre on 2.5m and worn out inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,282 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 36,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,205 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,969 miles

emmissions were too low to get reading

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,346 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 EXG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

FL09 EXG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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