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GY09 TSZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 TSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,025 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 143,025 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 128,469 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 120,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Offside and Nearside (2.7.2a)

Under trays are fitted so obscuring some under components to be checked

Pass 9 May 2017 101,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 101,934 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,954 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 54,811 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 30 May 2012 39,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

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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GY09 TSZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GY09 TSZ, 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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GY09 TSZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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