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M13 CUB

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests41 (35 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.4%

Mileage

34,085 mi
Last recorded34,085 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 CUB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

35 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 34,085 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,650 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 90,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 32,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 88,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,434 miles

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 26 Jun 2023 85,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 81,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 80,659 miles

o/s/f exhaust flange is deteriated

Fail 2 Dec 2021 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f exhaust flange is deteriated

Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 27,747 miles

tps warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 75,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 25,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 74,384 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion subframe corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 24,191 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 24,191 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,474 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 23,403 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose bracket is lose but not insucure

Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake hose bracket is slightly insucure

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,242 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,493 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,493 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 68,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,809 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 65,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,553 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,083 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,668 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 50,410 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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M13 CUB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.4%.

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 M13 CUB, 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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M13 CUB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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