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FP59 CHC

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,862 mi
Last recorded213,862 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 CHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 213,862 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ParkingBrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 213,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ParkingBrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 205,858 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 205,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road wheel fixing missing one each wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively has warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 180,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 163,197 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 162,600 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 144,915 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 144,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,962 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,116 miles

both front tyres getting 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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FP59 CHC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP59 CHC, 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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FP59 CHC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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