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MA59 UGP

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,632 mi
Last recorded146,632 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 UGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 146,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 131,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 118,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,390 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS SOME WEAR/LIPPING AND PADS 40% WORN

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,481 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 95,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 81,364 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,364 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,436 miles

front discs showing slight wear

Fail 5 Aug 2015 55,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs showing slight wear

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,411 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,347 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly

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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MA59 UGP is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA59 UGP, 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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MA59 UGP is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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