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BN09 UFZ

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,918 mi
Last recorded178,918 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 UFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 178,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 175,095 miles

Front Tyres/worn on edge

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 163,508 miles

Headlight pattern barely visible

Pass 6 Aug 2022 152,388 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 151,960 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 141,130 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration to both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 141,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deterioration to both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 117,483 miles

Front front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2018 106,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,364 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 68,618 miles

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 9 Sep 2014 57,739 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,215 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,086 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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BN09 UFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BN09 UFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN09 UFZ registered?

BN09 UFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BN09 UFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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