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DC04 ARE

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,633 mi
Last recorded115,633 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 ARE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 115,633 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 110,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 110,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,397 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 109,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,236 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 146,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,748 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 106,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 1,326,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 136,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 123,591 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 123,534 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 123,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 101,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,533 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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DC04 ARE is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC04 ARE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was DC04 ARE registered?

DC04 ARE is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is DC04 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 ARE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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