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MV09 YOG

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 YOG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 122,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,097 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 119,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,387 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,938 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 101,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 81,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 69,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 69,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,510 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front nsf and osf tyres balding on inner shoulders

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,461 miles

osf and osr wheels fitted to the wrong axles

Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,757 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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MV09 YOG 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 MV09 YOG, 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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What year was MV09 YOG registered?

MV09 YOG is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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