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DU09 NVJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,065 mi
Last recorded158,065 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 NVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,065 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undercarriage corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 155,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 155,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 148,243 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 137,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 119,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 117,424 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 108,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 108,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,224 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,776 miles

windscreen has 2 stone chips larger than 10mm inside zone A but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,723 miles

windscreen has two stone chips inside zone a slightly largre than 10mm but not in drivers view of the road [advise repair]

Fail 11 Feb 2015 80,723 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

windscreen has two stone chips inside zone a slightly largre than 10mm but not in drivers view of the road [advise repair]

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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DU09 NVJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU09 NVJ, 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 DU09 NVJ registered?

DU09 NVJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is DU09 NVJ safe to buy?

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