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GK59 BWG

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,027 mi
Last recorded100,027 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 BWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 100,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight cut

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 100,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall slight cut

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,075 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 85,083 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,390 miles

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush closes to the fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,923 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,208 miles

emissions clean printout not abled

nearside rear inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 31,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 18,267 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 18,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 16,020 miles

both front tyres have cracks between treads

both front tyres wearing low in tread edges

both rear tyres have cracks between treads and are BORDER LINE

n/s/front tyre has cracks and cuts in inner tread and outer wall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 12,843 miles

both front tyres wearing low in tread edges

both rear tyres have surface cracks between treads

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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GK59 BWG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK59 BWG, 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 GK59 BWG registered?

GK59 BWG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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