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VN59 DFZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,842 mi
Last recorded81,842 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 81,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE!! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE!! (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 74,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Oct 2020 65,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,298 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both headlamp len's starting to fade

Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Door damaged

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,149 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

small cut on n/s/f tyre not to cords

Fail 1 Nov 2016 46,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

small cut on n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,323 miles

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 33,466 miles

damage to n/s/f door

Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VN59 DFZ 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 VN59 DFZ, 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 VN59 DFZ registered?

VN59 DFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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