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AU59 VFC

2009 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,228 miles

TPMS light on ..

Fail 13 Jan 2026 77,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on ..

Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,750 miles

TPMS light on ..

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2021 54,577 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 54,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,105 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,177 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 18,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 8,870 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250C?

Based on 8,328 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
3,955
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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AU59 VFC is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Lexus IS250C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 52,739 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 IS250C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU59 VFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus IS250C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU59 VFC is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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