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AO09 XUP

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,574 mi
Last recorded135,574 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 135,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,553 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 121,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

drivers door

Fail 8 Jun 2023 121,315 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack swept area. (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has a number of minor leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,093 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 109,070 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,960 miles

Slight blow on exhaust mid box

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 11 Jul 2019 82,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,061 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,845 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,007 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,933 miles

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 35,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,978 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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AO09 XUP is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO09 XUP, 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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AO09 XUP is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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