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AFZ 1496

2009 Lexus Is

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,317 mi
Last recorded76,317 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is78,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1496
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 76,317 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,980 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 74,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre [2 nails] ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,892 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 68,892 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,724 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,532 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,389 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres near to min (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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AFZ 1496 is a 2009 Lexus Is in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 78,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFZ 1496 registered?

AFZ 1496 is a 2009 Lexus Is, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is AFZ 1496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 1496 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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