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AU04 ADE

2009 Lexus IS250C

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,536 mi
Last recorded60,536 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ADE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,536 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 60,532 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 55,337 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 54,958 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,304 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 47,277 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,894 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2019 20,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 10,990 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 10,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 8,341 miles

Nearside AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD AND OUTERRUB STRIPS CUT

Nearside AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING BETWEN TREAD

Pass 4 Apr 2015 4,909 miles

ADVISE TYRES SLIGHT AGE CRACKING.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 2,782 miles

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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AU04 ADE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU04 ADE, 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 AU04 ADE registered?

AU04 ADE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is AU04 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 ADE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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