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VN09 FXA

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,238 mi
Last recorded123,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 FXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 123,238 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 123,167 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Corroded to excess where tank strap is present and could result in tank being insecure also (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached At sill Near suspension (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front chassis legs corroded

General underbody condition of vehicle is rusty with sub frames and suspension components corroded

Headlamp aim adjusted using in vehicle control

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 110,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 98,146 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a slight twist in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a slight twist in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 62,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 57,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,792 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,792 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 45,005 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 45,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

both rear tyres badly cracked

front wip[ers smearing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,087 miles

Both rear tyres have small tear's in tread pattern

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Right front tyre has small tear's in tread pattern

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VN09 FXA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey 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 VN09 FXA, 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 VN09 FXA registered?

VN09 FXA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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