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WJ59 GHX

2009 Lexus IS220

Blue Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,568 mi
Last recorded167,568 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 GHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 167,568 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 160,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,794 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 125,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,232 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 113,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 104,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 87,510 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,206 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,605 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 GHX is a 2009 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

WJ59 GHX is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is WJ59 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 GHX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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