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DE59 NLO

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

213,470 mi
Last recorded213,470 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 NLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 213,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 202,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 201,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 191,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 179,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 167,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 155,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 144,847 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))

Pass 17 May 2019 133,282 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 121,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 108,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 94,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 80,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,997 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,936 miles

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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DE59 NLO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE59 NLO, 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 DE59 NLO registered?

DE59 NLO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 NLO safe to buy?

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