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L9 EBA

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (29 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.7%

Mileage

29,031 mi
Last recorded29,031 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 EBA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

29 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 29,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,204 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,455 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 51,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 27,157 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 25,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,005 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,727 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,736 miles

type pressure indicator light on

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,093 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 30,209 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2019 19,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on both edges (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 18,204 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,264 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 20,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 17,255 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 18,995 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 15,913 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 12,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 7,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 10,620 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 6,547 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 8,924 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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L9 EBA is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L9 EBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L9 EBA is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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