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VN09 UEB

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,567 mi
Last recorded140,567 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 UEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 140,567 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight aim slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlight aim slightly cloudy.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear general corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2025 140,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight aim slightly cloudy

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlight aim slightly cloudy.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear general corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,024 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,377 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components.

Front anti roll bar bushes showing signs of wear.

Front mounting on n/s rear subframe is deteriorating.

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

O/s rear outer dri9veshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,311 miles

Corrosion on subframes and suspension components.

Front anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

O/s rear outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 133,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on subframes and suspension components.

Front anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges.

O/s rear outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Pass 21 May 2019 125,737 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s rear shock absorber is starting to leak.

O/s rear outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

O/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 121,218 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front fog lamp is loose.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts in rear sub-frame mounting brackets loose both sides - marked. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Covers preventing access to some components.

N/s front fog lamp is loose.

Pass 16 May 2017 112,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,758 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,828 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 91,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,629 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VN09 UEB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN09 UEB, 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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VN09 UEB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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