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DU09 NWE

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,639 mi
Last recorded151,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 NWE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 151,639 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 151,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 144,042 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 133,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,620 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 116,616 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 97,787 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2020 82,805 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads heavily worn. advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,298 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 57,016 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 56,999 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,224 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 22,808 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,686 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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DU09 NWE is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWE, 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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DU09 NWE is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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