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SM09 HHD

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,745 mi
Last recorded192,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HHD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 192,745 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 176,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 176,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 Jul 2021 158,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 158,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 141,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange from first cat to middle section of exhaust rotten. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 126,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front just starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 108,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 108,819 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,036 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,019 miles

NSF tyre has small cut on sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2014 60,066 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,061 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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SM09 HHD is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM09 HHD, 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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SM09 HHD is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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