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FN09 UEC

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,853 mi
Last recorded144,853 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 UEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 144,853 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 144,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 134,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,947 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 116,073 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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 106,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 98,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 89,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,386 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,161 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,983 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,532 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,076 miles

Front wipers poor

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

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 UEC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

FN09 UEC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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