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AU59 VEF

2009 Lexus IS250

Grey Electric 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,577 mi
Last recorded87,577 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS25060,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,577 miles

small stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 86,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,265 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

small stone chips front screen

Pass 20 Dec 2022 84,725 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside o/s side repeater lamp lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,174 miles

Rear rear exhaust mountains corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen, outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyrte`s damaged on outer sidewall`s

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 19,217 miles

full lower engine/box covers fitted.

o/s/r tyre has a cut in inner shoulder.

rear tyre casings light cracking.

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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AU59 VEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AU59 VEF, 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 AU59 VEF registered?

AU59 VEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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