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FL59 CTE

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,827 mi
Last recorded190,827 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 CTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 190,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 188,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 187,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 5 Oct 2022 186,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 182,584 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 182,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 171,837 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 171,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 161,459 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 161,459 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 152,019 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,365 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,845 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,999 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undershield fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 100,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover fitted

engine undershield fitted

osf tyre large cut in tread, sidewall damaged, worn on inner and outer edge, advise replacement

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper split but still clearing screen

o/s/f tyre has a cut to side wall but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,654 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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FL59 CTE is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL59 CTE, 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 FL59 CTE registered?

FL59 CTE is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 October 2009.

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