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FP59 NXR

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,726 mi
Last recorded145,726 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 NXR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 145,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 140,243 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 140,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 134,232 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre is lightly out of shape and has wear on the inner edge of the tyre (225/45/17)

Pass 24 May 2018 79,646 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 71,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 64,770 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 May 2015 58,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,477 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,012 miles

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How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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FP59 NXR is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP59 NXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FP59 NXR registered?

FP59 NXR is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FP59 NXR safe to buy?

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