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RF59 AFZ

2009 Lexus IS250C

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,215 mi
Last recorded75,215 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 AFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,215 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,630 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,891 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,891 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 61,647 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,646 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,272 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,639 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2017 54,598 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 24 Oct 2017 54,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit in centre

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,300 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm in the middle

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,769 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 39,411 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 39,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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RF59 AFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF59 AFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF59 AFZ registered?

RF59 AFZ is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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