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LR59 KUY

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,991 mi
Last recorded176,991 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 KUY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 176,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 167,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 157,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 147,480 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 147,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 134,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 134,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 123,185 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 123,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,321 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,883 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 102,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 94,869 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 73,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,307 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre on limit (worn on edges)

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LR59 KUY is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR59 KUY, 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 LR59 KUY registered?

LR59 KUY is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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