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272 LEW

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,204 mi
Last recorded107,204 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration272 LEW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 107,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,452 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 92,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,541 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 11 Oct 2016 36,151 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack slightly in edges of tread

Number plate digits poorly formed and spaced

Prop-shaft rear doughnut bush starting to perish slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,151 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and crack slightly in edges of tread

Number plate digits poorly formed and spaced

Prop-shaft rear doughnut bush starting to perish slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2015 7,313 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tyre

Offside Front cracks in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2014 6,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cracking in all four tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,512 miles

cracks in all four tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2012 4,447 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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272 LEW 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 93.3%.

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 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 272 LEW, 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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272 LEW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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