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HV09 RXM

2009 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,050 mi
Last recorded142,050 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE97,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 RXM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 142,050 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front both sides front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 133,543 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 133,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 130,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,584 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,730 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,685 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,728 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 80,003 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 55,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing down to wear bars

n/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog light insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2012 33,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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HV09 RXM is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 97,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 RXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV09 RXM is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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