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RE59 WBO

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,352 mi
Last recorded110,352 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 WBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 110,352 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 105,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,623 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing

Fail 15 Jun 2022 93,623 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,664 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 85,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,248 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,742 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,991 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,991 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult belt was not fully inspected.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 53,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

childseat is fitted to nearside rear seat, adult belt was not fully inspected.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,323 miles

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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RE59 WBO 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 72.2%.

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 RE59 WBO, 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 RE59 WBO registered?

RE59 WBO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is RE59 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 WBO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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