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VN09 UEF

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,130 mi
Last recorded140,130 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 UEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 140,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 140,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (225/45/17)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,728 miles

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

headlight lenses are severally deteriorated affecting the beam images

Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 119,998 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,842 miles

headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,990 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,094 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,271 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,271 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 21,656 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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VN09 UEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN09 UEF, 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 UEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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