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HJ59 LKX

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,561 mi
Last recorded68,561 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 LKX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,561 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,233 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 65,232 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,211 miles

Front Headlamp, dipped beam images poor.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 55,741 miles

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

under tray fitted some components not visible

Fail 3 Dec 2021 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under tray fitted some components not visible

Pass 24 Sep 2020 52,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted so some componants are not visable

Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,571 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,318 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 34,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 21,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,032 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-i?

Based on 1,421 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

83.5%
Pass Rate
7,165
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
brake caliper has restricted free movement 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
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HJ59 LKX is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Blue 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 Is 220D Se-i models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 83,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D Se-i fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ59 LKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-i typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-i is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ59 LKX registered?

HJ59 LKX is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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