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SM59 LWH

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,345 mi
Last recorded157,345 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 LWH
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 157,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,524 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and other front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 145,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose under wheel arch panel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose under wheel arch panel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and other front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 125,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weakened but structural rigidity not reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is corroded on outer face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust middle section heat shield is loose.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 115,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc is corroded on outer face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust middle section heat shield is loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Both front tyres worn outside edges

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,062 miles

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,666 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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SM59 LWH is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM59 LWH, 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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SM59 LWH is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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