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WJ59 VMA

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,374 mi
Last recorded48,374 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VMA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 48,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 44,384 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 44,384 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,342 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 33,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 28,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,802 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 23,878 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 9,585 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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WJ59 VMA is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ59 VMA, 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 WJ59 VMA registered?

WJ59 VMA is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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