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DV59 XHH

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 XHH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,346 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 118,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

headlamps cloudy

Pass 18 Mar 2025 115,926 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 115,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 111,679 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint repaired with gungum past (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 111,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint repaired with gungum past (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 89,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,958 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,244 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,378 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 67,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,301 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,974 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 49,332 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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DV59 XHH is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV59 XHH, 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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DV59 XHH is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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