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RJ59 LKA

2009 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,103 mi
Last recorded64,103 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 LKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 64,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,827 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 61,629 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 61,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 12 Jan 2022 61,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 60,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer & Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 52,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,828 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 46,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,597 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge 1.6mm good

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,583 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 22,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,212 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,760 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 11,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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RJ59 LKA is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ59 LKA, 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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RJ59 LKA is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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