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GU59 VUO

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,418 mi
Last recorded159,418 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 159,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,483 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 139,404 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 139,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 118,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge less than 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 108,945 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,404 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 86,404 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s windscreen wiper smears the screen partialy

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,082 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,881 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,960 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 VUO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

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