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SJ59 WYH

2009 Lexus IS250C

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,830 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 98,830 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,235 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 11 Feb 2025 94,227 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 82,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,155 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,127 miles

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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SJ59 WYH is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ59 WYH, 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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SJ59 WYH is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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