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LO09 UXW

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 UXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,740 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,518 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,146 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 30 Dec 2021 83,966 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,563 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,080 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 75,080 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted reducing view

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,522 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low.

front tyres worn inner edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 45,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low.

front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,768 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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LO09 UXW is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LO09 UXW, 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 LO09 UXW registered?

LO09 UXW is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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