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LO09 UZU

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 UZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,688 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 94,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,716 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 88,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,946 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,515 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 64,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 47,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit advise to change

Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,155 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread

offside front tyre damaged on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished in tread

offside front tyre damaged on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,368 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn low.

Front brake pads worn low.

Near side rear + off side rear tyre tread perished + wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 23,523 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

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 UZU is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO09 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

LO09 UZU is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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