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MV59 XBK

2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,041 mi
Last recorded135,041 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto57,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV59 XBK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 124,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,338 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 77,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 70,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 70,056 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,855 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,708 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,669 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,067 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 46,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,782 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,294 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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MV59 XBK is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 57,548 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV59 XBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV59 XBK registered?

MV59 XBK is a 2009 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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