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GU59 VLS

2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,867 mi
Last recorded111,867 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto56,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VLS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 109,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,428 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 107,428 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 101,755 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 101,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,662 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,413 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 95,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,110 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,407 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,549 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,155 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 31,155 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,769 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,347 miles

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 VLS is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

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

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