CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC59 EAJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,389 mi
Last recorded43,389 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 EAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 43,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 43,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main steel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 41,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 39,769 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,163 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 38,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,894 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 35,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 30,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,119 miles

small cuts in both front tyre rim protectors

Pass 4 Nov 2013 14,722 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 14,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 12,884 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC59 EAJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC59 EAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC59 EAJ?

You can check the full history of YC59 EAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC59 EAJ registered?

YC59 EAJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 EAJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC59 EAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC59 EAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.