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FL09 FBG

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,484 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,519 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake disc lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join corroded slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres inner faces of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 116,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join corroded slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres inner faces of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 111,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 111,243 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,538 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2023 107,325 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 101,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,654 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2019 86,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,308 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth and worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,998 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 29,687 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 17,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,947 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 FBG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBG, 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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FL09 FBG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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