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DG09 RYB

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,552 mi
Last recorded179,552 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 179,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 170,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 170,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 162,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 153,860 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlamps deterioated

Fail 25 Jul 2023 153,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlamps deterioated

park brake not locking offside wheel during roller brake test

Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 137,944 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 132,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,027 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,797 miles

off side rear and near side rear tyres have age cracks on tyres, no cords showing, at time of test, meets mot pass criteria.

off side rear caliper restricted movement on slide, meets mot pass criteria on brake rollers at time of test.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,762 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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DG09 RYB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG09 RYB, 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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DG09 RYB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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