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FE59 WLJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,911 mi
Last recorded148,911 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 WLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 148,911 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 148,911 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 148,255 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 148,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank corroded

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,849 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 137,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal requirement of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,384 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 126,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,184 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 114,184 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 100,576 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 15 Aug 2016 88,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,096 miles

front brake pads worn.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,242 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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FE59 WLJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red 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 FE59 WLJ, 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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FE59 WLJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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