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L9 ELW

2009 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,422 mi
Last recorded76,422 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 ELW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,422 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 76,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 71,772 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 71,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,252 miles

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

headlight patterns poor

Fail 23 Sep 2022 70,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlight patterns poor

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,859 miles

All alloy wheel corroding and lacquer is peeling off.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,437 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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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L9 ELW is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L9 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 ELW registered?

L9 ELW is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is L9 ELW safe to buy?

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