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AK59 LOD

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,744 mi
Last recorded167,744 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LOD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 167,744 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 167,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad & Discs do not match, wrong sizes (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 159,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 148,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 144,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,199 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,199 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,483 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,210 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,197 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 106,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 10 Nov 2016 89,604 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 88,890 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,672 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,741 miles

Engine idle speed high

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,194 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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AK59 LOD is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK59 LOD, 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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AK59 LOD is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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