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LS09 OJM

2009 Lexus Is

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,310 mi
Last recorded166,310 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is78,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 OJM
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 166,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 153,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 153,712 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 142,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise on brake pad thickness inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise on brake pad thickness inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within spec advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 129,365 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Carrier not fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken and sharp edges OS on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm below 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise on brake pad thickness inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise on brake pad thickness inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just within spec advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 113,906 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 113,906 miles

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

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 22 Mar 2021 94,621 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 94,621 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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LS09 OJM is a 2009 Lexus Is in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 78,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS09 OJM is a 2009 Lexus Is, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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