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J888 TLK

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,855 mi
Last recorded57,855 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 TLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 57,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 53,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 50,155 miles

Both dip beam images poor

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge & outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge & outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 42,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,859 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

offside & nearside rear valve stems perished/cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2019 36,870 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 34,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,929 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,152 miles

small splits in both front wiper rubbers

Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,908 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread

Fail 16 Nov 2015 22,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 18,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges,worn on outer edges (raised tread pattern) & starting to perish

both rear tyres perished/cracked in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 9,539 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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J888 TLK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J888 TLK, 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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J888 TLK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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