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WU09 RFJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,627 mi
Last recorded167,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 RFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 167,627 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sided and subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes and filter rusted

outer sill cover and under trays

Fail 13 Apr 2026 167,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sided and subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes and filter rusted

outer sill cover and under trays

Fail 14 Mar 2026 167,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central rigid pipes corroded rest of hose covered by heatshield and undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Undertrays fitted

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filler & breather hoses corroded

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

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 154,317 miles

Corrosion under rear of vehicle to sills, sub frame and various suspension components

Fuel filler and breather pipes heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 154,041 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Corrosion under rear of vehicle to sills, sub frame and various suspension components

Fuel filler and breather pipes heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 145,097 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre getting close to min 255/40/18

underside components corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2022 140,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear brake pipe at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 100,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,520 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,697 miles

front tyres wearing badly on inside edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on side wall

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,043 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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WU09 RFJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU09 RFJ, 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 WU09 RFJ registered?

WU09 RFJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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