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2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,738 mi
Last recorded166,738 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 CSV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 166,738 miles

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

Front Under tray fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect And oil leak but not excessive (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 158,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge and starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 158,935 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge and starting to crack between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 152,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 148,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 139,008 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 126,044 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 120,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,388 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,470 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 85,465 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 74,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,441 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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FL59 CSV is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL59 CSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL59 CSV is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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