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MJ09 PZK

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,872 mi
Last recorded122,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 122,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,259 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,539 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 100,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,502 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,145 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 69,087 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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Fail 29 Nov 2017 59,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 36,627 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 19,956 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracking In Tread

Pass 28 May 2013 14,682 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,691 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 PZK is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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