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FN09 SNY

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 SNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,028 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 134,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front shocker damp

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,010 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front shock absorber casing damp

wear edge on front brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2017 130,010 miles

wear edge on front brake discs

nearside front shock absorber casing damp

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,379 miles

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

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

all brakes juddering slightly

brake pedal travel long

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear to be worn low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,516 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 85,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 85,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,862 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 57,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,430 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 SNY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SNY, 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 SNY registered?

FN09 SNY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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