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LM09 DZH

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,814 mi
Last recorded109,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 DZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,814 miles

All steering & suspension components are heavily undersealed unable to inspect soe components fully

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo mountain area in engine bay (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Front suspension arms all bushes are deteriorating

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight ware on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Rear subframe front mountain point inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody has been undersealed but corrosion is coming through

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,140 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Manufactures covers & sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S are undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe front bushes deteriorating

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 95,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner and outer sills unable to inspect fully due to covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner and outer sill unable to inspect fully due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

manufacture undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Fail 22 Jul 2021 95,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner and outer sills unable to inspect fully due to covers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner and outer sill unable to inspect fully due to covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

manufacture undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components and prescribed areas

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,012 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

underside engine covers fitted,engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 86,011 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

underside engine covers fitted,engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 81,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,721 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,798 miles

covers over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,978 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,569 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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LM09 DZH is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM09 DZH, 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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LM09 DZH is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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