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FN09 SNX

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,634 mi
Last recorded183,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 SNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 183,634 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 171,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 171,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 147,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,816 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine - under/around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 105,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,324 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 102,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,556 miles

zero emissions

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,385 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,200 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 59,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,132 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 42,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,353 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 SNX is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SNX, 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 FN09 SNX registered?

FN09 SNX is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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