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LL09 CZM

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,183 mi
Last recorded171,183 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL09 CZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 171,183 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 171,179 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear dif slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 100,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 93,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,947 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,026 miles

rear brake pads wearing slightly low / rear brake discs becoming discoloured

Pass 15 May 2018 64,168 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,977 miles

surface rust on front and rear brake disc

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,545 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 55,296 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,980 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall but has no cord exposed

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,499 miles

o/s rear tyre been run on when flat

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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LL09 CZM is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL09 CZM, 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 LL09 CZM registered?

LL09 CZM is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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