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RC04 KBC

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC04 KBC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,727 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 85,300 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,542 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,041 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,387 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,476 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 45,983 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 45,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,938 miles

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,711 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 26,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 23,702 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,206 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,399 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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RC04 KBC is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RC04 KBC, 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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RC04 KBC is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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