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BJ09 KZU

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,988 mi
Last recorded129,988 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 KZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 129,988 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 116,876 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,830 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 106,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,400 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres low on edges

cracks evident in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,570 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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BJ09 KZU is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ09 KZU, 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 BJ09 KZU registered?

BJ09 KZU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 KZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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