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AF59 TWP

2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,352 mi
Last recorded131,352 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto57,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 TWP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 131,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear exhaust silencer rubbers missing 1of 2 system still secure

Fail 16 Sep 2025 131,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear exhaust silencer rubbers missing 1of 2 system still secure

Pass 19 Sep 2024 125,755 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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 125,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,924 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,723 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 93,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,071 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 70,310 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 70,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,860 miles

front brake pads starting to get close to legal limit of 1.5mm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,494 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

front brake discs worn

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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AF59 TWP is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 57,548 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 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF59 TWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF59 TWP is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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