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MJ09 PZG

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,826 mi
Last recorded146,826 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 PZG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 146,826 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

diff oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2024 137,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust heat shield inscure

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2023 130,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,037 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 106,203 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,919 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to engine bay and underfloor

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted to engine bay and underfloor

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 14 Aug 2018 93,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,946 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage but not to cord

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,722 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,937 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)

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 PZG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

MJ09 PZG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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