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MJ09 PZY

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,889 mi
Last recorded74,889 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 PZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,889 miles

undertrays.///

Fail 10 Aug 2026 74,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

undertrays.///

Pass 30 Jul 2025 71,440 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,435 miles

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

undertrays fitted.///

Pass 31 Jul 2023 62,201 miles

rear diff seal slight oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,220 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 47,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 41,821 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 May 2017 36,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 28,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 18,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 13,370 miles

slight cracking inside of tread on n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,869 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 PZY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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