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SL09 VBZ

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,999 mi
Last recorded24,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 24,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 24,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 22,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 22,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 21,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 19,868 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jun 2019 18,575 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 15,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 13,579 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 9,725 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to crack

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

O/S/R tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 29 May 2013 7,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,171 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 VBZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

SL09 VBZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SL09 VBZ safe to buy?

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