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M155 LAW

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 LAW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,004 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 112,004 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 107,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,658 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,592 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,589 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 92,264 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 92,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 25 Jan 2021 86,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 30 Jan 2020 83,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edges

nearside rear brake pad rattling but not in danger of falling out

Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,351 miles

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped slightly on inner egde

Offside Rear tyre misshaped slightly on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2018 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped slightly on inner egde

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Rear tyre misshaped slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,915 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,451 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 46,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low friction material

Pass 7 Jun 2013 31,722 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,160 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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M155 LAW is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M155 LAW, 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 M155 LAW registered?

M155 LAW is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is M155 LAW safe to buy?

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