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FD09 ORT

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,496 mi
Last recorded112,496 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 ORT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 112,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,724 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts on the n/s front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,290 miles

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

advise TPM light on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 100,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,197 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,936 miles

Front Oil leak of engine, oil filter area. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

T.P.M.S is on.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak of engine, oil filter area. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

T.P.M.S is on.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2014 65,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,318 miles

Edges Worn On Both Front Tyres

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sidewall Split Slightly n/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD09 ORT is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD09 ORT, 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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FD09 ORT is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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