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MJ09 FKB

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 FKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 124,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,507 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on both edgers

Fail 2 Aug 2016 108,478 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on both edgers

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2014 69,033 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jun 2013 38,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 19,005 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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MJ09 FKB is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ09 FKB, 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 MJ09 FKB registered?

MJ09 FKB is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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