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SL09 VBT

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 VBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 123,035 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 117,932 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 114,053 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,271 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 101,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,724 miles

Squeal noise from offside rear brake

Fail 3 Feb 2018 85,724 miles

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

Squeal noise from offside rear brake

Pass 4 Feb 2017 68,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,504 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 54,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 44,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,941 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 VBT is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL09 VBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL09 VBT registered?

SL09 VBT is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is SL09 VBT safe to buy?

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