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DS59 DMS

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,867 mi
Last recorded181,867 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 DMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 181,867 miles

Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s wishbone bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 172,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 167,389 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 167,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 156,074 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 156,074 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 147,061 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 147,061 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,624 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 140,624 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,473 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 111,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 111,360 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 90,683 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 81,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 73,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,733 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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DS59 DMS is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DS59 DMS, 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 DS59 DMS registered?

DS59 DMS is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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