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LL59 MEV

2010 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,476 mi
Last recorded161,476 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS25059,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 MEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 161,476 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 160,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,173 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))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 146,973 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 143,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 4 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nearside rear handbrake effort only just met requirements,handbrake requires attention (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 5 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,375 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 118,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,743 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 94,740 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment to much travel (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,259 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,259 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,133 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,710 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,700 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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LL59 MEV is a 2010 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 59,634 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 LL59 MEV, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LL59 MEV is a 2010 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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