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RK09 TVJ

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,296 mi
Last recorded216,296 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 TVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 216,296 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differensial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrossion on front x rear suspencion not weakend

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 10 Sep 2025 216,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from differensial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrossion on front x rear suspencion not weakend

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 3 Sep 2024 210,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 203,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 197,027 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 190,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 187,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 187,350 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 179,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 179,954 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel peddle spongy and creeps down (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 170,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 158,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 149,410 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 149,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 137,853 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 137,853 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 125,444 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 125,442 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,074 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 111,074 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RK09 TVJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK09 TVJ, 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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RK09 TVJ is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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