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MS51 FAR

2009 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,178 mi
Last recorded112,178 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS51 FAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 112,178 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,592 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Vehicle has various damage sustained to body panels on offside

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Fail 29 Jan 2024 99,350 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,305 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 90,859 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,181 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,181 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,317 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 65,499 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 65,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,477 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,972 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,912 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 25,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,997 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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MS51 FAR is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MS51 FAR, 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 MS51 FAR registered?

MS51 FAR is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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