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RO09 YRC

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 YRC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 151,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 151,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 143,815 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 137,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 137,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,569 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,544 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 24 Jun 2020 105,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 98,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,276 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,910 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 YRC is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 RO09 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

RO09 YRC is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is RO09 YRC safe to buy?

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