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DA09 FFD

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 FFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 154,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 153,613 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,717 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 131,509 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 131,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 128,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,719 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2020 126,719 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,554 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 118,133 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,181 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2017 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,477 miles

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

engine covers and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,526 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,158 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,304 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 35,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DA09 FFD is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA09 FFD, 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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DA09 FFD is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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