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BV09 XFF

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Other 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,230 mi
Last recorded144,230 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 XFF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 144,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2026 144,230 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 130,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 121,694 miles

Front side light were both taped & started working

Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,908 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,908 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,497 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,497 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 103,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 103,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,606 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,615 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,189 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,374 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,927 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall. but not exposing cords

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BV09 XFF is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 XFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV09 XFF is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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