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SC09 CTF

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,409 mi
Last recorded114,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 CTF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,409 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel line Clamps corroded ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 114,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm starting to show chords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel line Clamps corroded ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,334 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 78,300 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 72,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,766 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 56,811 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 56,811 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,399 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 49,399 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,404 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,796 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,347 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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SC09 CTF is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red 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 SC09 CTF, 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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SC09 CTF is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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