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SL59 VGF

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 145,015 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 129,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,937 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing SEAT BELT BUCKLE JAMMED UNDER REAR SEAT (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 118,745 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 118,744 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 110,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,367 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,711 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R lowerside light and brake light not working

N/S/R outer light unit broken an full of water

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,803 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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SL59 VGF is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL59 VGF, 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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SL59 VGF is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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