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GK09 YMR

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,400 mi
Last recorded134,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 YMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 134,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,451 miles

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,656 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wearing edges

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wearing edges

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 37,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,548 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2013 22,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 8,556 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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GK09 YMR is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK09 YMR, 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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GK09 YMR is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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