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NU09 FDZ

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,219 mi
Last recorded149,219 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 FDZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 149,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 144,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge cords will be showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge cords will be showing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 138,458 miles

Both inner sills are corroded.

Front metal brake pipes are corroded.

Near side rear brake, sticking.

Rear metal brake pipes, corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2023 131,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 124,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 118,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear - Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 112,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,205 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 31 Aug 2016 107,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,012 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 89,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs worn

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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NU09 FDZ is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NU09 FDZ, 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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What year was NU09 FDZ registered?

NU09 FDZ is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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