2009 Lexus IS · 8,819 MOT tests
2009 Lexus IS reliability
2009 Lexus ISs fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 IS years (8,819 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- 24.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus ISs: 22.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 100,595
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,819
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 40% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 82% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Lexus IS
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Brakes8.3%
- Tyres6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.78%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.38%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.53%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.2%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.19%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.26%)
Other years
Every Lexus IS year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Lexus IS reliable?
2009 Lexus ISs fail 24.8% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 21 IS years (8,819 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Lexus IS MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.78% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.38% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Lexus IS have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Lexus IS shows 100,595 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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