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S4 BDS

2009 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,158 mi
Last recorded49,158 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 BDS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side slightly worn &lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both side . (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,313 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 43,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 39,082 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 35,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 28,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 26,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 26,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 13,881 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 13,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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S4 BDS is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S4 BDS, 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 S4 BDS registered?

S4 BDS is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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