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YE09 TVT

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,762 mi
Last recorded43,762 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 TVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 43,762 miles

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 22 Jul 2025 43,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly cracking, both just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,136 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked, just ok at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2024 43,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding freed off the caliper (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 tyres badly cracked, just ok at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge, cracking on outer sidewall and corner and has curb damage to the outer sidewall - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer corner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 41,704 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,836 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 20,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YE09 TVT is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YE09 TVT, 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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YE09 TVT is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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