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MR08 OPR

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 OPR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 61,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 59,597 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 32,188 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,321 miles

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 31,321 miles

Engine covers and under tray present impeding inspection.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 30,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,896 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 26,543 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Dec 2017 26,543 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2016 21,820 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 21,820 miles

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

nearside front tyre bold inside edge (raised tread & outside centre three quarters)

offside front tyre bold inside edge (raised tread & outside centre three quarters, starting to blister)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 17,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 12,792 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 11,319 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 8,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 8,560 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MR08 OPR is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MR08 OPR, 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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MR08 OPR is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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