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LL59 XDO

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,103 mi
Last recorded146,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 XDO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 146,103 miles

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

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2025 131,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 17 Jul 2025 131,601 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front fog lamps not working

Fail 4 Apr 2025 129,946 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 120,407 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 99,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,104 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,216 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in tread dephs .

stone chip on screen .

Pass 17 Oct 2013 21,934 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,595 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges and age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,630 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 XDO 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 81.3%.

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 LL59 XDO, 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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LL59 XDO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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