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KT59 XJO

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,400 mi
Last recorded105,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 XJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 105,400 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 Jan 2025 100,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,311 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 95,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,337 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,604 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 87,505 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,961 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,995 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 79,995 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,662 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake effort low. 19%

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,662 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 29,114 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,179 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,430 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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KT59 XJO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KT59 XJO, 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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KT59 XJO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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