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RO09 NVH

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 NVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 132,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,928 miles

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

Central Rear axle corroded and rusty

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint in brake pipe corroded and rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 124,532 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake is on the reserve travel limit

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,449 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened underside corroded and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake close to the reserve trael limit

Fail 16 Mar 2022 114,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake close to the reserve trael limit

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,665 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2021 112,638 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Slight leak from CV Boot but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,404 miles

Nearside Slight exhaust blow from ns exhaust pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,617 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,565 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 87,565 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,335 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,950 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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RO09 NVH is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RO09 NVH, 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 RO09 NVH registered?

RO09 NVH is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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