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SO09 FBY

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 FBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 100,198 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 13 Jun 2026 100,198 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,649 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 95,214 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,249 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 93,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 90,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,794 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 85,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,113 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,259 miles

nearside rear tread splitting slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2013 32,247 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO09 FBY is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO09 FBY, 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 SO09 FBY registered?

SO09 FBY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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