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FV09 BZR

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,341 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 86,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 81,196 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 74,573 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,539 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 68,262 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 68,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage/tear and inner and outer edge worn

o/s/r items on seat can't test seat belt

Pass 15 May 2013 45,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on the side wall but not showing any cords or ply

Pass 16 May 2012 35,507 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 BZR is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV09 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

FV09 BZR is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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