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AV59 CUX

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 CUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,365 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 146,246 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 146,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 140,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills/chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 135,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface rust on rear brake discs

surface rust on rear inner sills

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,850 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 131,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 129,703 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Sep 2019 129,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,647 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 124,646 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,524 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 107,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,050 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,655 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 23,465 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,890 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 9,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,575 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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AV59 CUX is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV59 CUX, 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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AV59 CUX is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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