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GU59 VKS

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,657 mi
Last recorded30,657 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 30,657 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 30,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut on outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 29,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached in rear bumper retaining clips broken (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached in rear bumper retaining clips broken (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut on outer egde (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,082 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 28,082 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 27,045 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,228 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 25,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,512 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 22,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 19,290 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,744 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,741 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,321 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 VKS 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 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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

Is GU59 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VKS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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