2009 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · FN09 UOS

The Lexus IS220 presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 22 June 2024 at 145,135 miles, and the maintenance trend appears stable given the absence of any recorded defects across the recent tests. The vehicle cleared the June 2024 examination without advisories, following a prior pass in June 2023 at 139,187 miles, which suggests the mechanical condition held steady over the past year. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2009 vehicle, averaging around 8,500 miles per year, with the record showing 136,798 miles at the October 2022 test, rising to 138,758 by June 2023 and 145,135 by June 2024. A notable anomaly appears in the June 2024 and June 2023 entries where a failure and pass were logged on the same date at near-identical mileages, indicating administrative re-tests rather than genuine mechanical faults, and the sparse history with no advisories limits deeper wear analysis. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the age and 145,135-mile accumulation despite the clean MOT slate. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant close examination, as 17-year-old vehicles commonly develop hidden rust absent from emission-only test records. The repeated same-day fail-pass pairs in 2023 and 2024 imply clerical correction rather than owner neglect, yet the lack of recorded advisories means consumable items like tyres and wiper blades remain unverified. Prior owners likely maintained basic statutory compliance, but physical verification of drivetrain and chassis condition remains essential before purchase.