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JNZ 120

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,215 mi
Last recorded149,215 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 120
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 149,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 149,201 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 147,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 140,773 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 133,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,500 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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JNZ 120 is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNZ 120, 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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What year was JNZ 120 registered?

JNZ 120 is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 9 February 2009.

Is JNZ 120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JNZ 120 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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