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FN09 UOE

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,435 mi
Last recorded104,435 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,435 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight dip beam pattern weak

Nearside rear reflector lens damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2025 104,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight dip beam pattern weak

Nearside rear reflector lens damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,430 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 98,379 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 93,512 miles

Rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2022 93,512 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,119 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 86,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,439 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,433 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Lower Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 73,422 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 58,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,470 miles

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

erratic engine idle

Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

erratic engine idle

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,595 miles

Battery insecure/clamp missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UOE is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 UOE, 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 UOE is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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