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WR09 XJG

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 XJG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 111,126 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 110,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,301 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 81,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

suspension components corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,381 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit today 1.79mm remaining

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit today 1.84mm remaining

vehicle underside/components dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,362 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,130 miles

crack in windscreen/outside swept area

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 39,636 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs have slight lip

Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,652 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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WR09 XJG is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

WR09 XJG is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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