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FL59 TXH

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,671 mi
Last recorded209,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TXH
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 209,671 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 209,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 198,363 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 185,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 171,154 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 171,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 128,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 115,362 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 115,169 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,352 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,352 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,777 miles

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 TXH is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXH, 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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What year was FL59 TXH registered?

FL59 TXH is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is FL59 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TXH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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