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NV09 LXE

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,493 mi
Last recorded114,493 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV09 LXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 114,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 109,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished not excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2023 106,270 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2022 102,451 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 102,451 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 in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,414 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 75,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cuts in sidewall - not deep enough to reach the cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,373 miles

Curb damage to outer wall of nsf tyre.

Front pads getting low and discs very lipped.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,371 miles

front tyres are not the recommended size for this vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 41,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 312,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,966 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no "bs" markings visable on front and rear number plates

tyre size incorrect for vehicle on nearside front and offside front

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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NV09 LXE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV09 LXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV09 LXE registered?

NV09 LXE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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