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L9 CHV

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 CHV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 109,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 106,024 miles

Brake pedal spongy/ has travel

Fail 13 Nov 2024 106,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal spongy/ has travel

Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,695 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 2 Nov 2022 99,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are aged and perished/ advise new tyres needed

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,009 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective may need clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 90,808 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,099 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 82,026 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 76,216 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bold inner // outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold inner edge // tyre on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold inner edge /// tyre on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

under trays front /// rear /// sides //

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

nearside inner sill trim damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,793 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

nearside inner sill trim damaged

Pass 28 May 2013 41,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,450 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge //// chip in screen zone b

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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L9 CHV is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 L9 CHV, 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 L9 CHV registered?

L9 CHV is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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