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GU59 VBN

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,523 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 60,523 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 49,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,524 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,881 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,720 miles

front brake pads wearing down to approx 5mm

Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 27,353 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on (3.4.1c)

EML light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 20,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and the o/s/r tyres are cracking and perishing on the tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,890 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 16,890 miles

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

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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GU59 VBN is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU59 VBN, 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 GU59 VBN registered?

GU59 VBN is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VBN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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