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S555 BLW

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,376 mi
Last recorded112,376 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 BLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,376 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Over the rear subframe and the filler neck ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 112,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Over the rear subframe and the filler neck ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,353 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 111,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 105,805 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 105,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 100,791 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,789 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 99,471 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,506 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 92,559 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,001 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Dec 2016 81,001 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,330 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)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 71,329 miles

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

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

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

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 1 Dec 2014 63,291 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,872 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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S555 BLW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S555 BLW, 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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S555 BLW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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