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GU59 VBX

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,693 mi
Last recorded74,693 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,693 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 74,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,333 miles

Brake Pedal Spongy, Advise for Further Inspection

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 74,311 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake Pedal Spongy, Advise for Further Inspection

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,558 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,161 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Covers + Shields Fitted

Exhaust Corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Wipers Slightly Smearing

Fuel Lines Slightly Corroded

Under Side of Vehicle Has Surface Corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,357 miles

All Suspension Components Has Slight Corrosion

All underside has slight surface corrosion

Both Rear Inner Seals has slight corrosion

Covers and Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,291 miles

all underside slight surface corrosion

covers & shields fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 67,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 225/45/17 both side edges wearing also (4.1.E.1)

Front steering and suspension components corroded

Front windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear steering and suspension components corroded

covers and shields fitted

under floor/side sills corroded both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,329 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 28,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 24,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,521 miles

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 VBX is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU59 VBX registered?

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

Is GU59 VBX safe to buy?

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