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AO09 XUV

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

240,763 mi
Last recorded240,763 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 240,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 240,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 240,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 232,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 232,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 224,095 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 214,108 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 214,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 194,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine bay plastic covers fitted

under vehicle plastic covers fitted not allowing inspection of all components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 176,281 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 159,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 140,075 miles

both front tyres cut on outside wall

Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded back/front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cut on outside wall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,241 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer walls and are BORDER LINE

o/s/front and o/s/rear tyres wearing low in inner tread edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,241 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have cuts in outer walls and are BORDER LINE

o/s/front and o/s/rear tyres wearing low in inner tread edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,814 miles

both front tyres have cuts in outer wall ribs,n/s/front is BORDER LINE

both front tyres wearing low in tread edges

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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AO09 XUV is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 XUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO09 XUV registered?

AO09 XUV is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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