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P3 VSH

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 VSH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,609 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 154,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 154,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 153,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 153,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 152,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 148,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 141,512 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 116,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,281 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 92,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P3 VSH is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P3 VSH, 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 P3 VSH registered?

P3 VSH is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is P3 VSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 VSH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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