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BN09 UHB

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 UHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 144,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 120,546 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,776 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 117,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 111,432 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight imbalance on rear parking brake

Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine bay covers, under trays and side sill covers fitted not allowing full inspections of some components

most rear suspension components are corroding

surface corrosion present to most of rear floor and chassis's

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,255 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 84,188 miles

Under tray Fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,079 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,600 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,258 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,221 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,891 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 20,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front o/s slight tyre uneven wear

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 UHB is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN09 UHB, 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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BN09 UHB is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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