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NL59 PWZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,110 mi
Last recorded154,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 PWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 154,110 miles

Central Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Bumper loose

Pass 17 Jan 2025 148,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides where visible (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 137,498 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,525 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 110,128 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 96,411 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coolant low

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

coolant low

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,099 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,210 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,473 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 41,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 35,590 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished and spliting

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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NL59 PWZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL59 PWZ, 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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NL59 PWZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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