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YE09 XNU

2009 Lexus Is F

Blue Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,034 mi
Last recorded105,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is F78,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 XNU
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. Appears parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,583 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both end of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,583 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both end of the front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,651 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 80,596 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,963 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 57,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 44,737 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2012 32,753 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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YE09 XNU is a 2009 Lexus Is F in Blue with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE09 XNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YE09 XNU is a 2009 Lexus Is F, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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