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RO59 WSW

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,497 mi
Last recorded166,497 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 WSW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 166,497 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 14 Oct 2024 166,496 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 143,031 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 123,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,373 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,985 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 110,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,323 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 101,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,994 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 90,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,621 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 56,441 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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RO59 WSW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RO59 WSW, 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 RO59 WSW registered?

RO59 WSW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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