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LS09 JFA

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,783 mi
Last recorded126,783 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 126,783 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 24 May 2024 126,752 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Near flexi (burst while in RBT ) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 122,814 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 116,882 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,268 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,754 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,626 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,295 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 59,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,514 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 52,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 45,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,189 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 24,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,525 miles

front number plate slightly peeling

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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LS09 JFA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS09 JFA, 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 LS09 JFA registered?

LS09 JFA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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