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AL51 BAL

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,625 mi
Last recorded54,625 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 BAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,851 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 46,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 42,671 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 35,608 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 29,511 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 25,373 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,668 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 23,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 21,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,643 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 18,643 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 15,035 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 12,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 9,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,943 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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AL51 BAL 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 AL51 BAL, 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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AL51 BAL is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is AL51 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 BAL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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