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AY59 XWS

2009 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,147 mi
Last recorded147,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 XWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 147,147 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 147,147 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 135,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 113,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 113,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,803 miles

Traction control lamp on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 93,800 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Traction control lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2015 79,710 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,835 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 XWS is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY59 XWS, 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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What year was AY59 XWS registered?

AY59 XWS is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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