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SO59 GYJ

2010 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 GYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 145,865 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 145,726 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 141,447 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 140,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023
Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 97,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,516 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,214 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,204 miles

engine covers fitted

rear discs lipped and scored

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 29,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,429 miles

both rear tyre treads cracking

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall / worn on inner edge / heavily cracking on inner edge

nearside rear tyre deep cut in tread

offside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,358 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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SO59 GYJ is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 80,611 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 SO59 GYJ, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO59 GYJ registered?

SO59 GYJ is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is SO59 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO59 GYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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