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YT59 PZB

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,171 mi
Last recorded138,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 PZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 138,171 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTHJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 138,356 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front both 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTHJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 123,416 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES [JUST STARTING TO WEAR] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,246 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 109,238 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,822 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 88,699 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,034 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 83,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 77,319 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,036 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,281 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 68,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 61,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,123 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,810 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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YT59 PZB is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YT59 PZB, 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 YT59 PZB registered?

YT59 PZB is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 PZB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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