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L4 PHB

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,610 mi
Last recorded61,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 61,610 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2025 57,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,288 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 53,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 49,376 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 46,980 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,122 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 44,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,122 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,686 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges, rear tyres cracking to side walls

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,847 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES , REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALL

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIHTLY LIPPED

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,838 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,739 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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L4 PHB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L4 PHB, 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 L4 PHB registered?

L4 PHB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is L4 PHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 PHB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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