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FL59 TXW

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,960 mi
Last recorded213,960 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 213,960 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 209,488 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 190,468 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 10 May 2024 190,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2023 171,692 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 13 May 2022 152,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 152,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 133,181 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 110,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 106,781 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,177 miles

Nearside head light low

Pass 23 Nov 2017 84,452 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 84,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,029 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,725 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 TXW 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 83.3%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

FL59 TXW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is FL59 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TXW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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