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MJ09 PZW

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,735 mi
Last recorded135,735 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 PZW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 135,735 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 125,465 miles

slight corrosion to front shockers nearside and offside

Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,265 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 112,265 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,487 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 100,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNERS PADS BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT FOGS LAMPS NOT WORKING

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,866 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean

Fail 3 Apr 2019 73,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5 MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean

Pass 21 Apr 2018 67,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 61,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,763 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 40,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n.s and o.s sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 22,390 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 22,390 miles

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

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

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)

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 PZW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

MJ09 PZW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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