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MJ09 RAX

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,164 mi
Last recorded126,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 RAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,164 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 126,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on inner sidewall has cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 118,006 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 118,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,885 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2021 93,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 84,713 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN MARKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE SMEARING SCREEN SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 84,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN MARKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADE SMEARING SCREEN SLIGHTLY (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,920 miles

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,503 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

n/s/r brake disc rusty on contact surface

two front tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,470 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/r brake disc corroded an scored slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,496 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2014 31,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,268 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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MJ09 RAX is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJ09 RAX, 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 MJ09 RAX registered?

MJ09 RAX is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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