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WF09 XTW

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,101 mi
Last recorded138,101 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 XTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 138,101 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet no fluid

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 132,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front body work damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 132,958 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front body work damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 126,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body work damaged

parking brake close to travel limit fault on nearside rear brake calliper

windscreen washer weak pressure

Fail 9 Aug 2023 126,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body work damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake close to travel limit fault on nearside rear brake calliper

windscreen washer weak pressure

Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,753 miles

Nearside parking brake effort lower

Pass 28 May 2021 113,284 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 107,365 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,280 miles

Bonnet second securing device not working.

Offside Front Wiper blade spliting

Fail 7 Jun 2019 101,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet second securing device not working.

Offside Front Wiper blade spliting

Pass 30 May 2018 98,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.19mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 63,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers torn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,023 miles

Offside Front 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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WF09 XTW is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WF09 XTW, 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 WF09 XTW registered?

WF09 XTW is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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