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FV09 BZO

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,668 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 67,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,783 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 61,783 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,742 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 55,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,507 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

water pump has slight seepage

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 25,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 20,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,084 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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FV09 BZO is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV09 BZO, 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 FV09 BZO registered?

FV09 BZO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 BZO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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