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LR09 BNZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,580 mi
Last recorded116,580 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 BNZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,580 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 107,833 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 107,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 97,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,826 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 90,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,858 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 82,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,376 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,614 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 55,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 40,753 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 32,564 miles

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

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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LR09 BNZ 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 63.2%.

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 LR09 BNZ, 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 LR09 BNZ registered?

LR09 BNZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for LR09 BNZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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