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MJ09 FJZ

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,254 mi
Last recorded132,254 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 FJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 132,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS - very close to minimum legal tread depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS - very close to minimum legal tread depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS - very close to minimum legal tread depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive unit - N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser/track control arms - O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers preventing a full inspection of testable items.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 132,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS - very close to minimum legal tread depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS - very close to minimum legal tread depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE PASS - very close to minimum legal tread depth requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Final drive unit - N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Stabiliser/track control arms - O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers preventing a full inspection of testable items.

Pass 9 Jan 2025 128,631 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive around drive shaft on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 121,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 105,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 100,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 100,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 90,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 86,913 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 86,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,835 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,835 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 64,350 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

Fail 18 May 2016 64,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

Pass 19 May 2015 56,484 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 56,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,749 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,122 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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MJ09 FJZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MJ09 FJZ, 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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MJ09 FJZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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