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L4 XEY

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 125,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 118,403 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,143 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,116 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 96,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,061 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 26 Jun 2017 66,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,677 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,484 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 28,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 XEY 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 93.3%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

L4 XEY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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