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J7 MDU

2009 Lexus Is

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,575 mi
Last recorded95,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is78,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 MDU
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,575 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and components coated in underseal

Fail 11 Jun 2026 95,568 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody and components coated in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody coated in underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody coated in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 87,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,071 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 76,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 76,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,031 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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J7 MDU is a 2009 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 78,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J7 MDU is a 2009 Lexus Is, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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