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A23 MOX

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,933 mi
Last recorded92,933 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MOX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 92,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,313 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,467 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 59,287 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,177 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,694 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 49,692 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,422 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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A23 MOX is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 A23 MOX, 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 A23 MOX registered?

A23 MOX is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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