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V8 LFV

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,175 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 89,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 86,608 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 78,223 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 72,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 255/35/19 96y XL (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,228 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 32,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,350 miles

some wear on inner edges of front tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2013 20,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,131 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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V8 LFV is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 LFV, 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 V8 LFV registered?

V8 LFV is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is V8 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 LFV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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