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RX09 LHR

2009 Lexus Is F

White Petrol 4968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is F78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 LHR
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 114,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,962 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,284 miles

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))

park brake travel long

Pass 16 Jun 2020 100,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 100,805 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 10 May 2019 97,311 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 97,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 92,970 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section from welding seem (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 85,065 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)

Pass 6 May 2015 78,908 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,133 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)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 68,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,702 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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RX09 LHR is a 2009 Lexus Is F in White with a 4,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX09 LHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX09 LHR registered?

RX09 LHR is a 2009 Lexus Is F, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is RX09 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX09 LHR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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