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FN09 SMX

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 SMX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,874 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 99,874 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,025 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,355 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing badley outside edge

offside rear tyre low edges

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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FN09 SMX is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN09 SMX, 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 FN09 SMX registered?

FN09 SMX is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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