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WJ09 OAB

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,853 mi
Last recorded136,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 OAB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 136,853 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 126,977 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 126,977 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 114,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,820 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,174 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,706 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,306 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,311 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,749 miles

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

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

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

front tyres will be below legal limit very shortly

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,513 miles

slight surface damage to sidewall of n/s/f

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 OAB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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