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SFZ 2124

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,448 mi
Last recorded164,448 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 2124
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 164,448 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include subframe and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2026 164,446 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include subframe and mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 124,625 miles

engine cover undertrays plastic sills

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 106,555 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame & rear axle slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 106,541 miles

Central Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame & rear axle slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,584 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 95,584 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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SFZ 2124 is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFZ 2124, 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 SFZ 2124 registered?

SFZ 2124 is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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