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DK09 XKS

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

210,792 mi
Last recorded210,792 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 XKS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 210,792 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 210,792 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 199,014 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 199,014 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 188,129 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 188,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2023 178,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 178,012 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 166,656 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 165,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,143 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 160,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 148,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 148,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,537 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 126,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,393 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 114,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,995 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 21 Aug 2013 66,091 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,091 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,205 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,205 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XKS is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

DK09 XKS is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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