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HT59 RCZ

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,954 mi
Last recorded124,954 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT59 RCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 124,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 122,937 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 118,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 118,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,050 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 99,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 91,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HT59 RCZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HT59 RCZ, 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 HT59 RCZ registered?

HT59 RCZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is HT59 RCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT59 RCZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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