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MK09 OJC

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,820 mi
Last recorded135,820 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 OJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 135,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORODED

Fail 2 Apr 2025 135,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 134,306 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 134,306 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,978 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 131,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,041 miles

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

TYRES WEARING THIN ON OUTER EDGES ALL FOUR

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,957 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 108,957 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,609 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,980 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,299 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MK09 OJC is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK09 OJC, 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 MK09 OJC registered?

MK09 OJC is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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