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GL09 CWG

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 CWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 111,748 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 111,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged/perished, by previous underinflation.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip beam. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, at brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 96,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipbeam. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall damaged/perished, by previous underinflation.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And O/S/R also, at brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,706 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber bush slightly cracked/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 58,618 miles

BOTH Headlamp lens deteriorated, now affecting beam image/output.

Offside Front Door has worn support hinges, drops on opening.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep age cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 39,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep age cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,627 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 38,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,545 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 31,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,178 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 17,632 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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GL09 CWG 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 GL09 CWG, 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 GL09 CWG registered?

GL09 CWG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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