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BF09 WEU

2009 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS22086,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 WEU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 99,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four metal brake lines by flexible brake hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,791 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 33,552 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,473 miles

N/S/F Tyre age cracked and carcass starting to fail.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 24,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,652 miles

2x rear tyres on 3mm

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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BF09 WEU 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 BF09 WEU, 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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BF09 WEU is a 2009 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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