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HY59 VRL

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,869 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 53,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,040 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,643 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,965 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,522 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,568 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)

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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HY59 VRL is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY59 VRL, 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 HY59 VRL registered?

HY59 VRL is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HY59 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VRL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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