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NX09 UBC

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,781 mi
Last recorded142,781 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 UBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 142,781 miles

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 142,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 138,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch AND REAR (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/N/S AND cuts on outer shoulder possible touching the arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch AND REAR (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/N/S AND cuts on outer shoulder possible touching the arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 133,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,468 miles

Emissions lambda regulations only just met

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 103,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,978 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 74,952 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min

Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,966 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil on min

Fail 8 Mar 2013 53,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,120 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,914 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 40,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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NX09 UBC is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NX09 UBC, 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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NX09 UBC is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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