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EA59 BWZ

2009 Lexus IS250C

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 BWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 114,531 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 109,222 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,354 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 101,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 93,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 70,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 70,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,115 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,961 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,713 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 41,713 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,482 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 23,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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EA59 BWZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA59 BWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA59 BWZ registered?

EA59 BWZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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