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GU59 VFC

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,215 mi
Last recorded140,215 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VFC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 140,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,595 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Offside Dip Beam Pattern Poor

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front bumper Insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2022 128,591 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Offside Dip Beam Pattern Poor

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front bumper Insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,575 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Central exhaust rubber not fitted

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Front head light aim very poor

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,565 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,518 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,476 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall [ not to cords]

Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,046 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall [ not to cords]

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed. on limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge scrubbed. on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,719 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cut on outer wall

emissions to lean to test

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 53,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front tyre has slight cut on outer wall

emissions to lean to test

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,976 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 40,972 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2013 30,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,709 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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GU59 VFC is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 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 Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU59 VFC is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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