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DA09 FEF

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,380 mi
Last recorded106,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 FEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 106,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside 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 11 Oct 2023 93,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,477 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 88,310 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 80,406 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 79,990 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity joint leaking oil , grease

engine cover fitted impending ispection

lower under tray fitted impending inspection

Fail 10 Sep 2019 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity joint leaking oil , grease

engine cover fitted impending ispection

lower under tray fitted impending inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,424 miles

damage to front plate

nail in nearside rear tyre that's leaking and tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 25 Jul 2018 62,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 51,314 miles

Offside Rear Driveshaft leaking at inner joint

Pass 9 May 2016 40,428 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 36,174 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 36,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,783 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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DA09 FEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA09 FEF, 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 DA09 FEF registered?

DA09 FEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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