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BF59 HLC

2009 Lexus Is F

Silver Diesel 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,233 mi
Last recorded143,233 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is F78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HLC
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 143,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 142,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 142,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 140,883 miles

DPF fitted-no readings

Pass 16 Jul 2022 138,746 miles

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Fail 9 Jul 2022 138,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

No smoke detected Diesel Particulate Filter fitted. No print out produced

Pass 3 Jul 2021 136,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 133,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft rubber connecting coupling has slight cracks.

Fail 20 Jun 2020 133,654 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft rubber connecting coupling has slight cracks.

Pass 6 Jul 2019 129,698 miles

No emission reading output obtained. DPF fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2018 125,309 miles

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

No emission reading obtained. DPF fitted

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 118,739 miles

Engiine emission output too low to register. DPF fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 May 2016 110,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,826 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 82,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 67,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,940 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is F?

Based on 3,311 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
4,933
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 59
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
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BF59 HLC is a 2009 Lexus Is F in Silver with a 4,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Lexus Is F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 78,400 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 Is F fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 HLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is F typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Lexus Is F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF59 HLC registered?

BF59 HLC is a 2009 Lexus Is F, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BF59 HLC safe to buy?

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