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RO09 YLD

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,117 mi
Last recorded149,117 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YLD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 149,117 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 149,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 148,323 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,772 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly torn

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2021 142,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Jul 2021 142,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 133,461 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 133,461 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 23 Jun 2018 128,838 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 6 May 2015 121,350 miles

advise n/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 6 May 2015 121,350 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise n/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 23 May 2014 112,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 93,968 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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RO09 YLD is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO09 YLD, 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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RO09 YLD is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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