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GU59 XOW

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,502 mi
Last recorded141,502 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 XOW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 141,502 miles

boot floor heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 133,261 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 21 Aug 2023 126,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 121,123 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 121,123 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,964 miles

Nearside Rear under 3.mm

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,203 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,740 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges cracking deep cuts

offside front tyre is cracking & worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,372 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,679 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,822 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,789 miles

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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GU59 XOW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue 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 Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU59 XOW, 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 GU59 XOW registered?

GU59 XOW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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