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FL09 FBJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 96,164 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 96,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,794 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 91,788 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,441 miles

Offside Rear Inner worn excessively edge

Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner worn excessively edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner-wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner-shoulder (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,907 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/ 2.5 mm ande minor damage outer wall strong advise change asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer breadth tread slightly lifting not exposing ply/cord advise change asap

Offside headlamp slightly condensated

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner wall close to worn

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,173 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,949 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 44,206 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 FBJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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