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N33 BUX

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,663 mi
Last recorded124,663 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 BUX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,663 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 114,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,422 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 110,422 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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,227 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine does not idle correctly - too fast

Fail 23 Nov 2019 101,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine does not idle correctly - too fast

Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,714 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 94,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some compnents

Fail 14 Nov 2017 87,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some compnents

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,013 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,957 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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N33 BUX is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N33 BUX, 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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N33 BUX is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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