2009 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · DA09 SYE

The 2009 Lexus IS220 presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 11 July 2025 at 172,066 miles, with the prior day's failure at 172,060 miles showing no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the five-year record. Every test from 14 July 2022 through to July 2025 returned a pass with no advisories or faults logged, indicating the vehicle has not exhibited worsening mechanical condition or recurring defects during this period. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 17-year-old car. The record shows 138,969 miles in July 2022, rising to 150,580 by July 2023, 163,258 by July 2024, and 172,066 by July 2025. That equates to roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles per year, a consistent and unremarkable accumulation with no gaps or sudden spikes. The DVSA data is sparse in detail, listing clean passes throughout, so no consumable wear or structural concerns were formally flagged by testers. Given the absence of advisories on brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, or corrosion across the history, the previous owner appears to have kept the car to a standard that satisfied annual scrutiny. A same-day fail-and-pass in July 2025 with zero defects recorded suggests an administrative or presentational issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. The buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust, as MOT cleanliness at this age does not confirm absence of hidden deterioration. In person, verify the condition of tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions against the claimed mileage, and confirm the 172,066-mile odometer reading matches the latest certificate. The drivetrain and suspension should be road-tested for any binding calipers or worn bushes not caught in the test bay. No recurring problems emerge from the record, but high mileage for the class warrants a check of service history beyond the MOT alone.