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SK59 JZF

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 JZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,489 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to scraper sensor in pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 98,486 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to scraper sensor in pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,424 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 92,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner and outer edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 89,340 miles

Brake pressure build up slow service brake (1.1.3 (b))

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

unable to check underneath due to engine cover fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,108 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,915 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,258 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,362 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 55,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,416 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,108 miles

emissions reading, level of zero.

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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SK59 JZF is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red 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 SK59 JZF, 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 SK59 JZF registered?

SK59 JZF is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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