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NU09 RFJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,233 mi
Last recorded81,233 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 RFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,233 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Corrosion to vehicle structure, rear sub-frame and rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,390 miles

Corrosion to vehicle structure and suspension components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2023 64,182 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,400 miles

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

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2022 58,400 miles

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

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

Brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2021 54,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,268 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,911 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,941 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,227 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 16,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 12,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside front tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside rear tyre tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,592 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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NU09 RFJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 NU09 RFJ, 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 NU09 RFJ registered?

NU09 RFJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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