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K40 EJO

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,106 mi
Last recorded89,106 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 EJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 89,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 89,106 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 74,589 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside on 1.6mm nearside on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 74,576 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside on 1.6mm nearside on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,992 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inside edge

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and becoming worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 23,786 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 23,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,197 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,986 miles

both front tyres have cracks between treads and in inner and outer treads

o/s/rear tyre has cracks between treads close to BORDER LINE

Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,152 miles

both front and o/s/rear tyres have cracks between treads

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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K40 EJO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 K40 EJO, 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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K40 EJO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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