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BK59 WPE

2009 Lexus IS250C

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 WPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 143,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 141,904 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 141,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 141,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 141,828 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both border line 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 133,836 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view One stone chip on the offside front lower. Another stone chip on the nearside front. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 133,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scored by the brake pad backing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The end of the front to rear pipe before it joins the flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Down to the metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The ends of both front pipes is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view One stone chip on the offside front lower. Another stone chip on the nearside front. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.60 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 126,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 126,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 121,236 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 106,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 77,047 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,157 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,761 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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BK59 WPE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK59 WPE, 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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BK59 WPE is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 25 December 2009.

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