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WJ59 AXA

2009 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,278 mi
Last recorded113,278 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 AXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 113,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,864 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 91,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 90,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips around windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 87,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,949 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished / split

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,445 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,488 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,488 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,698 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,534 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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WJ59 AXA is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJ59 AXA, 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 WJ59 AXA registered?

WJ59 AXA is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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