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SL09 CLJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,051 mi
Last recorded105,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 CLJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 105,051 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,053 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 73,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 68,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,852 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder and has a cut on treads

oil level near minimum

Fail 30 Sep 2017 61,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder and has a cut on treads

oil level near minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,032 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2 in tread, both leaking ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear brake corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,641 miles

engine over and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 39,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 39,725 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 7 Dec 2011 33,924 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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SL09 CLJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL09 CLJ, 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 SL09 CLJ registered?

SL09 CLJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is SL09 CLJ safe to buy?

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