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RO59 YTK

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,236 mi
Last recorded188,236 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 YTK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 188,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2026 188,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2025 175,945 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper taped up (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers sill covers and under tray fitted

general surface rust/corrosion to underbody sills and components

Pass 7 Feb 2024 162,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 162,019 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 148,929 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 119,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 107,267 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,002 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,168 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,595 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,320 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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RO59 YTK is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO59 YTK, 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 RO59 YTK registered?

RO59 YTK is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is RO59 YTK safe to buy?

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