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AX59 USU

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,079 mi
Last recorded57,079 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 USU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,079 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 57,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,462 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose cracked as pipe enter silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,226 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 35,778 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,262 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 32,230 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 30,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,382 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 5 Jan 2016 20,581 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm

Offside Front O/S/F tyre close to cords on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,029 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 16,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 15,342 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 15,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,066 miles

both front tyres BALD IN INNER TREAD EDGES

Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,544 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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AX59 USU is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX59 USU, 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 AX59 USU registered?

AX59 USU is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AX59 USU safe to buy?

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