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VO09 CFG

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,290 mi
Last recorded123,290 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 CFG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 123,290 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear heat shield slightly loose

Fail 20 Oct 2025 122,953 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,999 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Sep 2022 85,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn but not excessive. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,958 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 78,958 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 72,265 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,739 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,738 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,453 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,904 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 50,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 42,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,984 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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VO09 CFG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VO09 CFG, 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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VO09 CFG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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