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A8 SHC

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 79,766 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 79,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 71,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,442 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,450 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,170 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,779 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 53,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn on outter edge no cords shown time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,861 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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A8 SHC is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 A8 SHC, 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 A8 SHC registered?

A8 SHC is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is A8 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 SHC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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