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J3 KAO

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,601 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion all underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,706 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,194 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,631 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,430 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,428 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,692 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,537 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,764 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,847 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J3 KAO is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 J3 KAO, 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 J3 KAO registered?

J3 KAO is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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