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SN09 LYU

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 LYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 81,939 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 81,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe support bracket broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Support bracket broken, hanging on brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,768 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,873 miles

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

Rear Suspension Components Developing Corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,498 miles

CHASSIS AT REAR OF CAR CORRODED BUT NOT WEAK ENOUGH TO GET HOLE

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD CAT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 73,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI CORRODED AND LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS AT REAR OF CAR CORRODED BUT NOT WEAK ENOUGH TO GET HOLE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD CAT AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BELOW 1.6MM ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BELOW 1.6MM ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,494 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front pipe exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2021 66,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front pipe exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,795 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal spongy

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexis hoses (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,512 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 31,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 23,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 23,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres cracking in tread/perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,361 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in between treads

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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SN09 LYU is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN09 LYU, 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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SN09 LYU is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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