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AV09 EMF

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 EMF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,699 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 135,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 131,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,088 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2023 121,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 120,955 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted number plate bent (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 117,178 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,947 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns and os (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 103,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,125 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 86,623 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 86,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong diraction (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front engine covers fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,484 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 62,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AV09 EMF is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV09 EMF, 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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AV09 EMF is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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