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L1 SFJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,760 mi
Last recorded60,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 60,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 60,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 59,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,253 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,652 miles

Nearside Front wiper starting to smear

Pass 17 May 2019 54,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 47,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 41,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,085 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 31,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 23,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,606 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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L1 SFJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L1 SFJ, 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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What year was L1 SFJ registered?

L1 SFJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is L1 SFJ safe to buy?

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