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GL09 AOY

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,330 mi
Last recorded169,330 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 AOY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 169,330 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2022 169,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 160,785 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 160,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 153,138 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer almost showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 105,556 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,705 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 89,705 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre bald on edges and nearside fron tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 52,556 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,305 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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GL09 AOY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL09 AOY, 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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GL09 AOY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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