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WG09 EFN

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,651 mi
Last recorded128,651 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 EFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 128,651 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 128,626 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 123,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole on pipe joining centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 117,743 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper split and not clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole on pipe joining centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked where tread meets sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 111,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,436 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,567 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,054 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,837 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,984 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,634 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,366 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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WG09 EFN is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG09 EFN, 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 WG09 EFN registered?

WG09 EFN is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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