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EJ59 NBE

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,689 mi
Last recorded167,689 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 NBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 167,689 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 167,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 159,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 159,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 146,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2021 120,744 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 111,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 105,444 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 105,444 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,024 miles

engine covers fitted

slight judder on rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,698 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,611 miles

Engine covers fitted

N/s/f tyre bold outer edge

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges raised

O/s/r tyre worn on edges raised tread

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 21,017 miles

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 NBE is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NBE, 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 EJ59 NBE registered?

EJ59 NBE is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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