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AF59 YHM

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,888 mi
Last recorded115,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tray fitted and sides skirts fitted both sides under body

test in wet condition

Fail 4 Jul 2025 115,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,517 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 104,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,624 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,624 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Offside / Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Offside / Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,394 miles

under body shields fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2019 80,061 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,302 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2018 73,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,086 miles

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,569 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,870 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 27,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 20,265 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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AF59 YHM is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 AF59 YHM, 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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AF59 YHM is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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