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LM59 LPJ

2009 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,044 mi
Last recorded134,044 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS20081,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 LPJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 128,763 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,578 miles

Front Headlamps staying to go hazy.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 122,578 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamps staying to go hazy.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,289 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,436 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,045 miles

rear brake pads wearing low (offside

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,358 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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LM59 LPJ is a 2009 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM59 LPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM59 LPJ registered?

LM59 LPJ is a 2009 Lexus IS200, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is LM59 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 LPJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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