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GU59 VCM

2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,021 mi
Last recorded99,021 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto56,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VCM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,021 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 94,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 83,167 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 83,165 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both deflectors (on body in front of rear wheels) are loose

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

exhaust heatshield loose

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2022 73,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring some components

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2021 65,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,116 miles

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2016 29,026 miles

offside rear disc slightly corroded + slight drag

offside rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,814 miles

nearside front & rear tyres cut outer sidewall

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,147 miles

both rear tyres tread pattern cracked

nearside rear tyre outter sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2013 16,059 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,070 miles

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

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

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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GU59 VCM is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU59 VCM, 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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GU59 VCM is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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