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PY09 BPZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,684 mi
Last recorded185,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 185,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 180,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 180,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 165,705 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 150,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 150,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 130,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 116,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 105,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 68,572 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 55,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,067 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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PY09 BPZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY09 BPZ, 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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PY09 BPZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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