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WU59 OGT

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,271 mi
Last recorded130,271 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OGT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 130,271 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 128,468 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight dim

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 125,920 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight dim

Fail 29 Jan 2024 125,891 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlight dim

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,527 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,453 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,151 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both tyres started to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low, 3mm + worn close to cord on inner edge (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,878 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

advise sill covers

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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WU59 OGT is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU59 OGT, 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 WU59 OGT registered?

WU59 OGT is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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