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FV59 XLD

2010 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,915 mi
Last recorded135,915 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS25059,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 XLD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 135,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,437 miles

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

both headlamps poor beam image

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,875 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,668 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitter

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,772 miles

General corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 122,772 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above sub frame slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2021 115,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above sub frame slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,060 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 109,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,953 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,311 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 86,311 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,221 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 62,145 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)

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

Nearside wiper blade small split

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 41,154 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FV59 XLD is a 2010 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 59,634 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 FV59 XLD, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV59 XLD registered?

FV59 XLD is a 2010 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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