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T4 FTY

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,655 mi
Last recorded131,655 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 FTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,655 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2023 117,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,145 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2022 108,145 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,618 miles

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,133 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 71,656 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 71,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,235 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 61,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,804 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 44,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,084 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,084 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,766 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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T4 FTY is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T4 FTY, 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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T4 FTY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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