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RK59 OCL

2009 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,365 mi
Last recorded103,365 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 OCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,365 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 102,684 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,749 miles

Front Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, beam image just about visible

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread digit 9 defective (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,594 miles

Nearside Front Side light required tap on lens to illuminate, monitor bulb

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side light required tap on lens to illuminate, monitor bulb

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,139 miles

lower belly panel and upper engine bay covers impeding view

Fail 7 Sep 2020 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

lower belly panel and upper engine bay covers impeding view

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,378 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 88,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 79,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 70,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 63,555 miles

both front tyre worn and cracking on edges .

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

both front tyre worn and cracking on edges .

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,744 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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RK59 OCL is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK59 OCL, 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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RK59 OCL is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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