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DB04 OJM

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,070 mi
Last recorded95,070 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 OJM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,070 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 95,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 93,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,658 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge plus perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 89,541 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 89,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 87,524 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 87,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 85,330 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 May 2020 84,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 81,709 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 81,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 79,125 miles

Both rear tyres perished and unevenly worn

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre 3.0mm

Under body trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 76,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,632 miles

Nearside Rear Slow puncture/nail in NSR tread area

Fail 5 Oct 2015 6,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Slow puncture/nail in NSR tread area

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates deteriorating.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 41,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,808 miles

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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DB04 OJM is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DB04 OJM, 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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DB04 OJM is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 January 2009.

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