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FL59 DYU

2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,673 mi
Last recorded135,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto56,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 DYU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 135,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 131,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 127,920 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 110,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 99,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,904 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 88,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 61,569 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,934 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,282 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,617 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 28,579 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,517 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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FL59 DYU is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in White 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 56,766 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL59 DYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FL59 DYU registered?

FL59 DYU is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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