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LG59 AKK

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,750 mi
Last recorded135,750 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 AKK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 135,750 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle surface corrosion at rear diff and axle

Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,923 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 130,923 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marked yellow 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Plus, Rear brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 119,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing marked yellow 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Plus, Rear brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,431 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,515 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,598 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LG59 AKK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 LG59 AKK, 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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LG59 AKK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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