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FL09 HVY

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,066 mi
Last recorded108,066 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,066 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 108,064 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 102,011 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,004 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 95,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

footbrake has long travel but works fine

sill covers fitted can not check sills properly

Fail 8 Nov 2022 95,163 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

footbrake has long travel but works fine

sill covers fitted can not check sills properly

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,233 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

footbrake has long travel but works fine

sill covers fitted can not check sills properly

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,690 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop shaft joint splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

rear subframe mounting brackets under bush slightly corroded both sides

under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,472 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,413 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 67,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 61,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,098 miles

o/s/r tyre perished & close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,133 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 HVY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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