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LS09 WPW

2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,162 mi
Last recorded149,162 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i83,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 WPW
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-i
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 149,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 135,852 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2023 128,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,536 miles

Offside Front headlamp light output slightly reduced

Fail 13 Sep 2022 123,517 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,780 miles

Front Lower bumper cracked in multiple areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front loose

Fail 25 Sep 2021 119,772 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear view mirror has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower bumper cracked in multiple areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front loose

Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,478 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 89,516 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2018 89,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 May 2017 85,110 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components...

Pass 13 May 2016 81,283 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 74,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 67,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 57,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

emissions too clean to register

Fail 16 May 2013 57,282 miles

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

covers on sills

emissions too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 41,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

front brake pads worn slightly

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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LS09 WPW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS09 WPW, 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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LS09 WPW is a 2009 Lexus Is 220D Se-i, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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