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MJ09 OBF

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 100,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 97,322 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 92,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 83,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 74,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low. (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2017 74,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke Pass after two attempts, soot levels very high. (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 67,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 59,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,688 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)

advise emissions to low to detect

advise nsr brake caliper sticking / siezed

Pass 14 May 2013 39,734 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 39,734 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 May 2012 26,336 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OBF is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBF, 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 OBF registered?

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

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