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HD59 NUC

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,523 mi
Last recorded164,523 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 NUC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 164,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 164,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 164,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 161,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,037 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 156,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 138,644 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,655 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 133,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 113,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,569 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,503 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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HD59 NUC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HD59 NUC, 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 HD59 NUC registered?

HD59 NUC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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