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OU59 YKG

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,024 mi
Last recorded143,024 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 YKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 143,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 143,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 122,693 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,656 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 104,994 miles

Central Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,857 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,898 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,894 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders and close to legal minimum

Deep cuts to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,994 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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OU59 YKG 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU59 YKG, 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 OU59 YKG registered?

OU59 YKG is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for OU59 YKG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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