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FN09 SKU

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 SKU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 130,700 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear crack in bumper

Underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 125,971 miles

Crack in rear bumper

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 125,971 miles

Crack in rear bumper

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,605 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,605 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,021 miles

Crack in OSR light cluster

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear and OSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,416 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 71,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested wet

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 57,109 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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FN09 SKU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FN09 SKU, 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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FN09 SKU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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