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FN59 WHS

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,934 mi
Last recorded196,934 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 WHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 196,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 196,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 188,346 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 181,826 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2016 174,422 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion of n/s/r brake disc

n/s/r and o/s/r outer brake pad away from brake disc (recommend brake check)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 151,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion of n/s/r brake disc

n/s/r and o/s/r outer brake pad away from brake disc (recommend brake check)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre close to limit (bald on edges of tread)recommend tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2013 128,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,319 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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FN59 WHS is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN59 WHS, 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 FN59 WHS registered?

FN59 WHS is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FN59 WHS safe to buy?

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