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FP09 WUE

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 WUE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 154,293 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underbody and components covered with underseal

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 152,250 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody slightly rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2024 150,780 miles

all underside / all underside components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 150,255 miles

All underbody and components corroded

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

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody cover fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 149,903 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 2 Feb 2022 149,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 147,806 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine bay and under body cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 144,869 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 144,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 142,984 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 142,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,538 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,907 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 132,402 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,308 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 88,696 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s rear inner brake pad wearing bit low

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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FP09 WUE is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP09 WUE, 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 FP09 WUE registered?

FP09 WUE is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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