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WJ09 NYK

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,703 mi
Last recorded158,703 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 NYK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 158,703 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off multiple cracks (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flanges nuts badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 149,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 148,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 141,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 134,317 miles

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

Offside Front fog light loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake efficiency on 18%

Fail 4 Mar 2023 134,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light loose

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake efficiency on 18%

Pass 16 Feb 2022 128,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn excessively on inner egde 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp unit loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear service brake application uneven

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 124,088 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper damaged offside lower

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2021 124,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm also tyre is perished and worn on edges 245/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm also tyre is perished worn on edges and has a nail in 245/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged offside lower

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,288 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Feb 2020 120,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre worn, deteriorated, bold inner edge

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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 26 Feb 2018 84,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,896 miles

Nearside Front damaged side wall glued back down unable to how deep

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,858 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 35,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,825 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,832 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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WJ09 NYK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJ09 NYK, 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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WJ09 NYK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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