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FL59 TWZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,008 mi
Last recorded129,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 121,669 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 113,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and various cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 113,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and various cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,274 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,379 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 85,204 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Fail 22 Jun 2016 85,204 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,244 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,334 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 50,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,461 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

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 TWZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWZ, 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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FL59 TWZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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