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GT08 LEX

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,478 mi
Last recorded121,478 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,134 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened At fixing points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 81,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,156 miles

Signs of slight coolant leak from expansion bottle area

Some wear on front tyre edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,415 miles

Engine cover/Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 58,530 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,139 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,171 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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GT08 LEX is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GT08 LEX, 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 GT08 LEX registered?

GT08 LEX is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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