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MF09 XEP

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,816 mi
Last recorded168,816 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 XEP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 168,816 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 168,816 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 164,820 miles

Corrosion under vehicle components

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 164,814 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion under vehicle components

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 162,446 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Axle has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 159,660 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 156,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 154,609 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 154,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 142,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 124,943 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 106,491 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,545 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 9 Aug 2014 68,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,681 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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MF09 XEP is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF09 XEP, 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 MF09 XEP registered?

MF09 XEP is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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