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BV59 AYZ

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 AYZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,396 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,845 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,844 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,041 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 53,764 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,587 miles

rear o/s tyre getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2017 40,587 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear o/s tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2016 36,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 32,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 19,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,720 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-i?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
7,165
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
brake caliper has restricted free movement 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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BV59 AYZ is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i 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 Is 220D Se-i models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 83,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Se-i fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV59 AYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-i typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-i is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV59 AYZ is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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