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T44 ABJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,455 mi
Last recorded104,455 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT44 ABJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 93,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit today.225/45r1794wxl (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer edge's.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,920 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,656 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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T44 ABJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T44 ABJ, 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 T44 ABJ registered?

T44 ABJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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