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BJ59 VLX

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,302 mi
Last recorded56,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 54,691 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,111 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses discolouring, beam pattern not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 43,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,503 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,786 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,723 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,751 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,229 miles

All tyres starting to crack between treads, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BJ59 VLX is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 60,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 VLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ59 VLX registered?

BJ59 VLX is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is BJ59 VLX safe to buy?

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