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JD59 TAG

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD59 TAG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 39,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 33,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,818 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 22,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,142 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,205 miles

Front advise front wipers worn

no diesel emissions data / to low to detect

Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,651 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 15,651 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,993 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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JD59 TAG is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JD59 TAG, 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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JD59 TAG is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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