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SO02 EGO

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 EGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 62,773 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 58,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 50,125 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 50,124 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 44,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 39,487 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,694 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 35,694 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,962 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing on tread

Offside Front tyre is perishing on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,947 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,680 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,176 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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SO02 EGO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO02 EGO, 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 SO02 EGO registered?

SO02 EGO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is SO02 EGO safe to buy?

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