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DE09 WGW

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 WGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,860 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 156,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp yellow ,foggy, need attention before Next MOT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp yellow ,foggy, need attention before Next MOT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 141,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,865 miles

Engine Bay Covers Fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2022 121,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 99,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2021 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 69,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on interior mirror ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,105 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,563 miles

nothing emitted on emissions test

Pass 19 Aug 2014 10,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,895 miles

rear tyres have age cracks inbetween tread.

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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DE09 WGW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE09 WGW, 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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DE09 WGW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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