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RV59 FOF

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 FOF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 140,270 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 140,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,213 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 138,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 136,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 134,577 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 134,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 131,118 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 128,602 miles

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 125,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 125,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,179 miles

covers fitted underneath

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt not securing child seat correctly

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,783 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,360 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat preventing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,616 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 Oct 2013 57,224 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,460 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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RV59 FOF 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 78.9%.

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 RV59 FOF, 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 RV59 FOF registered?

RV59 FOF is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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