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GU59 VVK

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,554 mi
Last recorded51,554 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 51,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 47,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 44,372 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted projecting from vehicle (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 37,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads are difficult to see but I believe the offside inner pad may be wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,243 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,627 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,018 miles

front tyres lower on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,595 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges no cords showning time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,115 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 VVK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

GU59 VVK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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