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WU59 OHO

2009 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 OHO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 127,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,769 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 114,769 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,559 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,111 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 61,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

handbrake could benifit from adjustment

Pass 23 Aug 2017 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,887 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 47,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,250 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,804 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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WU59 OHO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU59 OHO, 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 OHO registered?

WU59 OHO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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