CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK09 BSY

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,942 mi
Last recorded122,942 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 BSY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 122,942 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 111,104 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

tpms system malfunction

Pass 4 Sep 2023 104,691 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,646 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,066 miles

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,274 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2019 72,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,779 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,593 miles

Nearside Front Inside edge worn

Offside Front Inside edge worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,497 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 30,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK09 BSY 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 88.2%.

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 RK09 BSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK09 BSY?

You can check the full history of RK09 BSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK09 BSY registered?

RK09 BSY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is RK09 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 BSY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK09 BSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK09 BSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.