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SC09 CSZ

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,161 mi
Last recorded81,161 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 CSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside wing mirror glass visibility poor.

Fail 14 Mar 2026 81,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside wing mirror glass visibility poor.

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,943 miles

Nearside dip beam reduced output

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 70,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside dip beam reduced output

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flex rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 65,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 61,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit strongly advise having tyre replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,919 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit strongly advise having tyre replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 52,749 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe into front brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slight corrosion into brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,077 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,562 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,539 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 22,700 miles

Advise brake strip and inspection due to wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 19,532 miles

Curb damage to nearside front tyre side walls, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Curb damage to offside front tyre side walls, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside front tyre worn on edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,532 miles

Curb damage to nearside front tyre side walls, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Curb damage to offside front tyre side walls, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside front tyre worn on edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SC09 CSZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SC09 CSZ, 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 SC09 CSZ registered?

SC09 CSZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is SC09 CSZ safe to buy?

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