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MX59 XXA

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-l71,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 XXA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,344 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 59,222 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 58,037 miles

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 58,037 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,862 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2018 47,396 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 41,351 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 35,647 miles

both rear tyres worn near 3mm .

Fail 20 Apr 2016 35,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn near 3mm .

Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 15,239 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 9,808 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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MX59 XXA is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 71,089 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX59 XXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX59 XXA registered?

MX59 XXA is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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