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ML59 XFC

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,734 mi
Last recorded130,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 130,734 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 130,703 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 124,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 119,245 miles

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension component

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,278 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 89,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 78,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,573 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,264 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,941 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 XFC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

ML59 XFC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is ML59 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 XFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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