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YG59 DRO

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,161 mi
Last recorded51,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 DRO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 51,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 50,255 miles

Both headlights foggy

Pass 14 May 2024 49,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,568 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,183 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 43,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 19 Nov 2019 41,076 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,722 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 26,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 20,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,312 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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YG59 DRO is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG59 DRO, 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 YG59 DRO registered?

YG59 DRO is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is YG59 DRO safe to buy?

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