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R70 VAL

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,429 mi
Last recorded19,429 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 VAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 19,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 18,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 17,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 17,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 16,129 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 14,460 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 13,091 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 11,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 10,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 8,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 8,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 7,489 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 6,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 5,247 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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R70 VAL is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R70 VAL, 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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R70 VAL is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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