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BN09 YWJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,789 mi
Last recorded150,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 150,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 138,914 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 126,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 115,154 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,525 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,231 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 77,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirements

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,638 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,882 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre starting to crack in groove of tread

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 47,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to crack in groove of tread

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,224 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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BN09 YWJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN09 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN09 YWJ registered?

BN09 YWJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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