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SF60 MXK

2010 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF60 MXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,171 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 121,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongey

Central Front Chip in windscreen

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front body heat shield is loose/rattling

Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All short brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting secured to Brake pipe

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All short brake pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting secured to Brake pipe

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded at the ends where is joins the flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 101,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded at the ends where is joins the flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 95,216 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,432 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,337 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,555 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 66,416 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 55,546 miles

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

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 18 Jan 2016 39,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,667 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 17,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SF60 MXK is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 SF60 MXK, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF60 MXK is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2010.

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