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AM59 NSJ

2009 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

97,497 mi
Last recorded97,497 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM59 NSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 97,497 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 97,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 93,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 73,142 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 73,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 68,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,534 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,833 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,091 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 17,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 13,021 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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AM59 NSJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 AM59 NSJ, 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 AM59 NSJ registered?

AM59 NSJ is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AM59 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM59 NSJ 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.

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