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LX59 YHS

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 YHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 102,977 miles

exhaust heatshield clamp snapped nsf

Pass 7 Dec 2024 94,031 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,560 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 27 Jan 2022 79,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 74,854 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 74,854 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 69,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,525 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2016 51,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 33,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,821 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,813 miles

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

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

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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LX59 YHS is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 LX59 YHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX59 YHS registered?

LX59 YHS is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LX59 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 YHS 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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