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LS09 WRD

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,685 mi
Last recorded181,685 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 WRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 181,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear rubber prop joint worn

Fail 4 Dec 2025 181,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn out (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn out (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear rubber prop joint worn

Pass 9 Dec 2024 168,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 168,445 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 159,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 149,280 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 149,244 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 144,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 141,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 110,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

front brakes slightly tight

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 86,763 miles

front brake discs worn low and lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,609 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LS09 WRD is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey 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 LS09 WRD, 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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LS09 WRD is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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