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EJ59 MYK

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,335 mi
Last recorded144,335 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 MYK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 144,335 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 144,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 141,752 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2025 141,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 139,109 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 139,047 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,673 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,554 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 124,419 miles

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

under bonnet and under side covered in plastic trims

Fail 9 Aug 2021 124,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under bonnet and under side covered in plastic trims

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,699 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 117,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 113,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,069 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 99,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,719 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,687 miles

advise change both rear tyres and carry out tracking

nsr tyre inner side cracking apart and inner tyre tread close to legal limit 245 45 17 Goodyear

osr tyre inner side cracking apart and inner tyre tread close to legal limit 245 45 17 Goodyear

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,082 miles

Ewl vsc warning lights on .Only just passed imisions.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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EJ59 MYK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ59 MYK, 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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EJ59 MYK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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