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JRZ 9209

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 9209
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,775 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 111,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 107,758 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 107,758 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 105,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 105,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,383 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 97,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 97,851 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 95,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 91,356 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,752 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,372 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall slight cracks

Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Dec 2012 48,425 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 37,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 29,147 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 29,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,119 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,875 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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JRZ 9209 is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 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 JRZ 9209, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRZ 9209 registered?

JRZ 9209 is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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