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RO59 RLV

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,171 mi
Last recorded145,171 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 RLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 145,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body surface rust in places

Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 137,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust sheild needs securing rear

Pass 7 Dec 2022 122,272 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,590 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,269 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean

Pass 22 Dec 2017 88,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit 30% = 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both just starting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has damage - starting wear on edges - no cords shown

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has damage - starting wear on very edges - cut - no cords shown - 225 45 R17

Fail 20 Dec 2017 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. limit 30% = 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both just starting (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has damage - starting wear on edges - no cords shown

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall has damage - starting wear on very edges - cut - no cords shown - 225 45 R17

Pass 20 Dec 2016 82,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 82,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 80,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,474 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RO59 RLV is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO59 RLV, 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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RO59 RLV is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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