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R444 NJC

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,639 mi
Last recorded145,639 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 NJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2025 139,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 139,515 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 132,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 128,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost to cords 225/40r1892y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has multiple punctures one of which is not repairable 255/40r1899y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2023 128,253 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost to cords 225/40r1892y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has multiple punctures one of which is not repairable 255/40r1899y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall 225/40r1892y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 255/40r1899y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 111,317 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 111,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40r1899y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 104,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge ,curbing band damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers wiper not secure in arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 90,231 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 90,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,274 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 81,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 28 Dec 2015 71,641 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,560 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,536 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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R444 NJC is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R444 NJC, 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 R444 NJC registered?

R444 NJC is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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