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LS09 WRE

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

137,043 mi
Last recorded137,043 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 137,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 111,384 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,863 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2017 79,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,250 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,346 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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LS09 WRE is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LS09 WRE, 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 LS09 WRE registered?

LS09 WRE is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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