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FN09 UCG

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,996 mi
Last recorded175,996 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 175,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 167,698 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2025 167,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 160,975 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps opaque

Pass 9 May 2023 152,570 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlights slightly opaque

Pass 16 May 2022 142,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlights slightly opaque

Pass 19 May 2021 117,878 miles

both head lights slightly opaque

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,771 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 86,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,089 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE DETERIORATING

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,089 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE DETERIORATING

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 67,572 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 64,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

faint slight scratch in windscreen drivers side

slight damage o/s rear outer sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2014 64,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

faint slight scratch in windscreen drivers side

slight damage o/s rear outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,752 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,511 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge of tread low

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 UCG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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