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S38 LME

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,846 mi
Last recorded95,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 LME
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 95,846 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,007 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

SILLS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2022 72,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,285 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,487 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,752 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,063 miles

covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 30,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake discs inner face corroded and lipped.

Pass 8 May 2013 28,384 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,802 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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S38 LME is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 S38 LME, 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 S38 LME registered?

S38 LME is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is S38 LME safe to buy?

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