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SA59 TGF

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 TGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 128,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf and centre y section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 128,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf and centre y section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre incorrectly fitted(inside/outside)

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2023 119,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre incorrectly fitted(inside/outside)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,637 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear boot panel surface corrosion

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2022 112,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases top of pipe beside flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear boot panel surface corrosion

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,921 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,857 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,030 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,811 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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SA59 TGF 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 81.3%.

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 SA59 TGF, 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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SA59 TGF is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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