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RV09 YLR

2009 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 YLR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 129,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,004 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 118,581 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,581 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,988 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,621 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 84,621 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,712 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,465 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on both inner and out edges advise replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,188 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,069 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2013 37,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,231 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)

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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RV09 YLR 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 88.2%.

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 RV09 YLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV09 YLR registered?

RV09 YLR is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is RV09 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 YLR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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