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M8 XMA

2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,650 mi
Last recorded116,650 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto57,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 XMA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 116,650 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 116,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 112,858 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 105,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,292 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,290 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,137 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,425 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,134 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,017 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,414 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,563 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 65,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,701 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,841 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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M8 XMA is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 57,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M8 XMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 XMA registered?

M8 XMA is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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