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DK09 XJU

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,529 mi
Last recorded81,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 81,529 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 81,527 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,726 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 73,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,689 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 65,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 56,915 miles

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))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear imbalance at 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,557 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,786 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,416 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,686 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,541 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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DK09 XJU is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DK09 XJU, 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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What year was DK09 XJU registered?

DK09 XJU is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 XJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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