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AY59 XWC

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,908 mi
Last recorded133,908 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 133,908 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded but not excessively

Fail 29 Jul 2024 133,905 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs slightly worn + covered in corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle is corroded but not excessively

Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,347 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre is wearing edge

n/s/f wiper is smearing

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,007 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 118,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 118,369 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smear both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,274 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 90,651 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2014 72,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,652 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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AY59 XWC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY59 XWC, 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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AY59 XWC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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