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WR09 XHY

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,159 mi
Last recorded177,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 XHY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 177,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 172,623 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 172,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 165,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 155,493 miles

Front unable to fully inspect engine bay due to engine covers

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,977 miles

Front unable to fully inspect engine bay due to engine covers

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 149,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possible not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front unable to fully inspect engine bay due to engine covers

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,435 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,194 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,850 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WR09 XHY 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 WR09 XHY, 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 WR09 XHY registered?

WR09 XHY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 June 2009.

Is WR09 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR09 XHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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