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GU58 ZYJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,942 mi
Last recorded133,942 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 ZYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 133,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 133,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,468 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,831 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive above gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,126 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 107,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,726 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 88,740 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 88,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,422 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 45,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,130 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,146 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,719 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,259 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 16,259 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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GU58 ZYJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU58 ZYJ, 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 GU58 ZYJ registered?

GU58 ZYJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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