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GU59 VJL

2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,226 mi
Last recorded74,226 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto56,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,226 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 74,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,378 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,835 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 40,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 VJL is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VJL, 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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What year was GU59 VJL registered?

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

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