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FV59 ETJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,246 mi
Last recorded167,246 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 ETJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2020 167,246 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 158,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 148,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 144,636 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 140,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 138,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 137,149 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 132,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,650 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,136 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FV59 ETJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV59 ETJ, 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 FV59 ETJ registered?

FV59 ETJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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