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WG09 HGY

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,483 mi
Last recorded56,483 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 HGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 56,483 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear prop shaft doughnut cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,608 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 54,608 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 49,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lenses re-furbished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,934 miles

Covers and significant levels of mud preventing inspection of some items

Fail 4 Feb 2021 43,934 miles

Covers and significant levels of mud preventing inspection of some items

Headlamp aim too high Cover removed and headlamps adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 35,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,219 miles

Battery bracket loose. Battery secure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Squeal from brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2017 26,814 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)

Oil level just over maximum on dipstick

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,983 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 13,523 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,530 miles

all four tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

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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WG09 HGY is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WG09 HGY, 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 WG09 HGY registered?

WG09 HGY is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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