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SM09 OXS

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,022 mi
Last recorded109,022 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 OXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 109,022 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 108,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 108,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front fog lights insecure

both headlights cloudy and images poor

brake peddle has a lot of travel

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

offside front tyre abnormally worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn/lipped and scored

several areas of corrosion on underside, suspension subframes and suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2023 103,935 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres abnormally wearing on inner edges

both headlights cloudy and images poor

brake peddle has a lot of travel

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

several areas of corrosion on underside, suspension components and suspension subframes

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material uncoated end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both headlights cloudy and images poor

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre worn perished and splitting in tread area (change asap

several areas of corrosion on underside,suspension components and suspension subframes

Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly ,before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly ,before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,992 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 73,577 miles

Front discs lipped

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 73,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front discs lipped

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,343 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner sidewall 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,625 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,742 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 49,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,142 miles

both rear tyres perished 245/45/17

Fail 3 Jul 2015 43,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished 245/45/17

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,055 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 37,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 27,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2012 18,292 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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SM09 OXS is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM09 OXS, 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 SM09 OXS registered?

SM09 OXS is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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