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RA09 MDY

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,559 mi
Last recorded111,559 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA09 MDY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 111,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 104,976 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 100,344 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 100,283 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 88,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 84,977 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 67,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,575 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,138 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 27,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,850 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 16,092 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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RA09 MDY is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RA09 MDY, 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 RA09 MDY registered?

RA09 MDY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is RA09 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA09 MDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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