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SK09 YLJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 YLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,056 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 117,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure pads locking pin (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 39,357 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 22,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,159 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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SK09 YLJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK09 YLJ, 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 SK09 YLJ registered?

SK09 YLJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is SK09 YLJ safe to buy?

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