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FL59 CUX

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 CUX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 97,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 80,295 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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,371 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 71,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,422 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,330 miles

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

Wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,478 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre - unrepairable area

Fail 10 Mar 2017 47,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim close to maximum height

Offside Front Tyre has object in tread, possibly puncture

Offside Headlamp aim close to minimum height

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has object in tread, possibly puncture

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,896 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,182 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 23,452 miles

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

front brake pads worn

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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FL59 CUX is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL59 CUX, 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 FL59 CUX registered?

FL59 CUX is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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