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GV09 BZL

2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto57,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 BZL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,223 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 97,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,489 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 89,489 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,464 miles

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 89,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 79,296 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 79,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eng oil low

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside steering arm as slight play

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,472 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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GV09 BZL is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 57,548 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV09 BZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV09 BZL is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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