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DG59 CVB

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,390 mi
Last recorded93,390 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 CVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,390 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner /outer sills

Fail 30 Jul 2025 93,390 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner /outer sills

Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

windscreen chipped in A zone

Fail 24 Apr 2024 91,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.07 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust blowing

windscreen chipped in A zone

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cut on inner side wall close to inner cords

Fail 31 Jan 2023 87,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre deep cut on inner side wall close to inner cords

Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,321 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 84,237 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected clevis pin hanging out (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,854 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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 22 Jan 2020 78,807 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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 26 Jun 2018 71,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,199 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 47,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,474 miles

rear braek pads look low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG59 CVB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG59 CVB, 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 DG59 CVB registered?

DG59 CVB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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