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MJ09 PZL

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,832 mi
Last recorded136,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 PZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 136,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 128,030 miles

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

some parts are corroded but not seriiously weakened

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 108,600 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,173 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 91,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,692 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 44,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

offside front tyre tread cracking

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 44,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

offside front tyre tread cracking

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,934 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 PZL is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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