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SL59 VGJ

2010 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,835 mi
Last recorded148,835 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Lexus IS25059,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,835 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 148,835 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 133,511 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 128,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,207 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 111,207 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 100,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,813 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,813 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,022 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,001 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,470 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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SL59 VGJ is a 2010 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 59,634 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 SL59 VGJ, 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 16 years old, this Lexus IS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL59 VGJ is a 2010 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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