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L888 DEX

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,182 mi
Last recorded112,182 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 112,182 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 112,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,150 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 109,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,195 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central rear silencer box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 89,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2021 89,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 786,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine & under trays

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,409 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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L888 DEX is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L888 DEX, 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 L888 DEX registered?

L888 DEX is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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