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GL09 BCO

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,331 mi
Last recorded133,331 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 133,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 133,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 133,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 132,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 132,515 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 131,128 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 131,128 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component insecure Track rod end insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 131,079 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,575 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2018 83,024 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,348 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,857 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 71,857 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,651 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,157 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BCO is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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