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YS59 BAU

2010 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,325 mi
Last recorded114,325 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS22080,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 BAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,325 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,904 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 105,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body panels fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,525 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 98,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 98,167 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,237 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 88,961 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,024 miles

osf tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 80,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nsr

nsf tyre worn and cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 71,818 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 71,721 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven n/s (3.7.B.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,867 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 62,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,517 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,215 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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YS59 BAU is a 2010 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS59 BAU, 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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YS59 BAU is a 2010 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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