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BG55 USA

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 USA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 86,004 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 79,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,530 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,327 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 61,325 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,931 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 51,934 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,671 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 40,599 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 40,599 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,867 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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BG55 USA is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG55 USA, 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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What year was BG55 USA registered?

BG55 USA is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BG55 USA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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