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VO59 WFV

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,877 mi
Last recorded167,877 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 WFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 167,877 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 163,352 miles

both front headlamp aim border-line pass

brake and suspension components corroded

rear differential leaking oil

under-body has slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2024 163,352 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front headlamp aim border-line pass

brake and suspension components corroded

rear differential leaking oil

under-body has slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2023 156,268 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2023 156,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2022 148,651 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2022 148,651 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,211 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2021 136,210 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,346 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays Fitted

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,346 miles

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

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

Engine covers and Undertrays Fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 113,247 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2018 102,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,189 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 95,189 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 95,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on emissions pass

Pass 6 Dec 2015 88,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,716 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,166 miles

front windscreen cracked in zone b

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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VO59 WFV 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 61.9%.

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 VO59 WFV, 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 VO59 WFV registered?

VO59 WFV is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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