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J4 NKS

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,587 mi
Last recorded99,587 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 NKS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 99,587 miles

((0.50+5=0,55))..P3,AB NOISE ENGINE?-CAUTION,,

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OSF INNER D/HANDLE INSECURE BUT OPERATIONAL,,AB NOISE ENG??..P3,,((0.50+5=0,55))..

Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

P3,,,*((0.50)),,OSATIONAL,,F INTERNAL D/HANDLE INSECURE BUT OPERATIONAL,,225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS & 255/40/18 X 2 REARS,,

Fail 29 Jan 2024 91,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

P3,,,*((0.50)),,OSATIONAL,,F INTERNAL D/HANDLE INSECURE BUT OPERATIONAL,,225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS & 255/40/18 X 2 REARS,,

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,025 miles

((0.50))...P3....225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS & 255/40/18 X 2 REARS,,

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON PASS LIMITS -PODOT-MONITOR (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,202 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,225/40/18 x 2 -fronts & 255/40/18 x 2 rears,,((0.50))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 74,451 miles

((0.50)) 255/40/18 x 2 REARS & 225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,674 miles

SERV?.,255/40/18 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,,

Pass 9 Aug 2018 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 57,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,893 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,497 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 34,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,866 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight bulge on nsr tyre

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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J4 NKS is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J4 NKS, 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 J4 NKS registered?

J4 NKS is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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