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FL09 FFN

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 91,421 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 86,154 miles

rear brake discs deteriorating,rear boot catch twitchy to close

Fail 17 Dec 2018 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs deteriorating,rear boot catch twitchy to close

Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,201 miles

both front tyres low on tread edges,rear brake pads wearing low,drivers headlamp bit delayed response but working

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,200 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front-close to disc lip drivers side (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres low on tread edges,rear brake pads wearing low,drivers headlamp bit delayed response but working

Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,651 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 23 Jul 2016 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working headlight bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,748 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,195 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 FFN is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FFN, 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 FFN is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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