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DA59 LEX

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

81,031 mi
Last recorded81,031 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,150 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,241 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,165 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall sliced to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 6,371 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 2,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2013 1,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 1,441 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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DA59 LEX is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA59 LEX, 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 DA59 LEX registered?

DA59 LEX is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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