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MTC 258

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,314 mi
Last recorded97,314 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 258
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 97,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,328 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,641 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 92,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 84,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 74,108 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,570 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,456 miles

Rear Both rear Tyres are not the correct size

Fail 21 Sep 2016 63,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Both rear Tyres are not the correct size

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,984 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 57,984 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 32,442 miles

Cuts In Outer Wall Nearside Front Tyre

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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MTC 258 is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MTC 258, 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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MTC 258 is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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