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M9 LKG

2010 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,239 mi
Last recorded140,239 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS25059,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 LKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 137,453 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 137,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 129,760 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 129,760 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 117,617 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,992 miles

LOW TYRE PRESURE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,374 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 24 Aug 2015 96,255 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,282 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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M9 LKG is a 2010 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 59,634 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 M9 LKG, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M9 LKG is a 2010 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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