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M21 DOX

2010 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,617 mi
Last recorded77,617 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 DOX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 77,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 77,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 66,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,220 miles

Offside wiper going hard

Rear brakes binding slightly . all pads fitted dry

engine oil was low

idle speed is a little high

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,220 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both too dark (0.1 (d))

Offside wiper going hard

Rear brakes binding slightly . all pads fitted dry

engine oil was low

idle speed is a little high

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear number plates are darker than normal

Fail 29 Sep 2020 58,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear number plates are darker than normal

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,172 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,108 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking and wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 15,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,655 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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M21 DOX is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 M21 DOX, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M21 DOX is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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