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BF59 HLM

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,036 mi
Last recorded125,036 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HLM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 125,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,241 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 112,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,689 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper rubber worn and split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside brake discs are slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,973 miles

advise both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges of tyre treads

advise front brake discs are lipped

advise rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,235 miles

advise front brake discs are lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,457 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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BF59 HLM is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF59 HLM, 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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BF59 HLM is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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