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FN09 UBY

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 UBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,982 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 118,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 105,915 miles

Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF & OSF & NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 105,915 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF & OSF & NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 105,819 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NSF & OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 84,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

both front tyres have multiple cuts to sidewall

Pass 16 May 2016 74,559 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 35,697 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,033 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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 UBY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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