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SB05 JRB

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,138 mi
Last recorded56,138 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JRB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 56,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 52,008 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 50,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre/smal lcut ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,787 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,540 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Aug 2014 22,223 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2014 22,223 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,149 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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SB05 JRB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB05 JRB, 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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SB05 JRB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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