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FL09 LRN

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,326 mi
Last recorded128,326 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 LRN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 128,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,852 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 113,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bolt in tyre but still inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 98,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear of gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded , under floor . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle of system on support (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 89,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle of system on support (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

engine oil low

noise on engine on tic over

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,987 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 78,982 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 70,492 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes corroded at flexi's

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,034 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 62,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,790 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,597 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,747 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,344 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 LRN is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

FL09 LRN is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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