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SH04 ZZO

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 ZZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 156,827 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Around(x4) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (Offside&Nearside) (4.1.4 (b))

both front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 Aug 2025 156,788 miles

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Around(x4) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (Offside&Nearside) (4.1.4 (b))

both front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Aug 2024 147,517 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 147,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 131,581 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 131,560 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,567 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,134 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,785 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,340 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

all tyres under inflated

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer sidewall cut

n/s/f tyre inner/outer edges worn

o/s/f inner/outer sidewalls cut

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SH04 ZZO 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 77.8%.

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 SH04 ZZO, 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 SH04 ZZO registered?

SH04 ZZO is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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