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GU59 VFP

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,043 mi
Last recorded148,043 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 148,043 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 137,179 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres only 3mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,563 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,490 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 82,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,237 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 18,849 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 12,788 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 12,787 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 10,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Aug 2012 8,113 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 VFP is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

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

Is GU59 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VFP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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