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GU59 VGV

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,520 mi
Last recorded88,520 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,520 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 74,761 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,882 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 70,185 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 65,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,364 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 61,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,066 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,851 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2015 52,851 miles

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

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,261 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 48,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,455 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,009 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 VGV is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

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

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