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RF58 VJO

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,632 mi
Last recorded128,632 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 VJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 128,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 128,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,373 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Engie Covers And Full Undertray's Fitted

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 121,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Engie Covers And Full Undertray's Fitted

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 111,134 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened majority of suspension arms fitted to the rear of the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various areas of surface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers & trays

fuel pipes (inlet) heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 87,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 87,260 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 75,583 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,699 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,180 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,239 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,710 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 41,512 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,250 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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RF58 VJO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 RF58 VJO, 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 RF58 VJO registered?

RF58 VJO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 January 2009.

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