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GY59 NXU

2009 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,643 mi
Last recorded127,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,643 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 21 Nov 2025 127,640 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded connection underneath vehicle by catalyst (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed CO and lambda readings off the scale due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield corroded through at fuel tank, and front section insecure resting on exhaust

Nearside Front Subframe support strut bolt missing

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure, not fouling tyre

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

TPMS light flashing

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,822 miles

fuel tank under cover is weakened due to rust

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,775 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 125,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases repaired with exhaust paste (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 119,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 104,488 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,206 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,246 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,975 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,284 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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GY59 NXU is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY59 NXU, 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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GY59 NXU is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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