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RB09 SJB

2009 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB09 SJB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 88,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 88,394 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 80,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 72,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 53,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,254 miles

Rear Anti roll bar rusty

Fail 16 May 2019 50,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti roll bar rusty

Pass 16 May 2018 48,865 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

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

Pass 2 May 2017 44,093 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 44,091 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOth Sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 41,072 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 6 May 2016 41,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,460 miles

Both front tyres have light wear to inner shoulders.

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads.

O/S wiper getting poor.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,460 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake disc's have slight wear ridge.

Both front tyres have light wear to inner shoulders.

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads.

O/S wiper getting poor.

Pass 20 May 2014 30,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 25,647 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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RB09 SJB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RB09 SJB, 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 RB09 SJB registered?

RB09 SJB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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