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REZ 4971

2009 Lexus IS250

Purple Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 4971
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 134,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 123,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,202 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,024 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,225 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,576 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 65,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 32,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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REZ 4971 is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Purple 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 REZ 4971, 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 REZ 4971 registered?

REZ 4971 is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is REZ 4971 safe to buy?

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