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LM59 LPU

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,413 mi
Last recorded98,413 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 LPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,413 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 98,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,104 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 31 Oct 2022 89,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 88,129 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,926 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,574 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,780 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,609 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,026 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 37,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

adviceto replace front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,677 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,715 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cut but nit sowing cord

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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LM59 LPU is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM59 LPU, 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 LM59 LPU registered?

LM59 LPU is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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