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SG09 ZGP

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,995 mi
Last recorded145,995 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 ZGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 145,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,611 miles

advice on front wipers

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front inner wings front and rear axles suspension chassis all over and underside all over and front lower radiator support

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2022 138,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice on front wipers

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front inner wings front and rear axles suspension chassis all over and underside all over and front lower radiator support

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2021 135,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 135,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 130,273 miles

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

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

exhaust sysytem corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 130,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust sysytem corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,916 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 122,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,937 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,416 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 44,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,909 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Aug 2012 34,781 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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SG09 ZGP is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG09 ZGP, 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 SG09 ZGP registered?

SG09 ZGP is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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