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LHZ 7909

2009 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,988 mi
Last recorded197,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D107,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 7909
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 197,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 187,738 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 187,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 176,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 163,073 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 143,202 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 137,485 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 131,287 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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LHZ 7909 is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 107,990 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LHZ 7909, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LHZ 7909 registered?

LHZ 7909 is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LHZ 7909 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHZ 7909 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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