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FV59 ETO

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,134 mi
Last recorded154,134 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 154,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 137,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle, suspension and underside corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,544 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted covering some test items

Fail 3 Aug 2021 120,544 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from interior mirror ()

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted covering some test items

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,471 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,407 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 99,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,815 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,765 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,268 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre tread low

Fail 20 Nov 2014 57,488 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread low

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 22 Nov 2013 48,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre ran off inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,895 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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FV59 ETO 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 81.3%.

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 FV59 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

FV59 ETO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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