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GU59 VGR

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,678 mi
Last recorded120,678 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,678 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside Front, Offside Front, Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front, Offside Front, Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front, Offside Front, Nearside Rear & Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,782 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,086 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,086 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 104,295 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at front

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,616 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 90,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 80,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,024 miles

NSF shocker has a slight misting of oil

Offside Front tyre nearing legal limit and worn inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 74,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre nearing legal limit and worn inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 53,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,237 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,237 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 VGR is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

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

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