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ML59 NCY

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 NCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,897 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 117,065 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 102,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,572 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 99,572 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,718 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 88,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 85,053 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 85,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 80,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,481 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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ML59 NCY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ML59 NCY, 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 ML59 NCY registered?

ML59 NCY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is ML59 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 NCY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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