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LK59 LFX

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,044 mi
Last recorded42,044 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 LFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 36,327 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 31,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 31,090 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 31,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,650 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 30,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,513 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 29,503 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 28,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,572 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,626 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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LK59 LFX is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LK59 LFX, 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 LK59 LFX registered?

LK59 LFX is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LK59 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK59 LFX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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