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GU59 VEK

2009 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

149,206 mi
Last recorded149,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is F78,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VEK
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 149,206 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 148,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 147,358 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 147,338 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 145,975 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 145,964 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 140,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 128,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,163 miles

Offside Front Shock gaiter torn,

Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,788 miles

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on edges

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges advise replace

Pass 19 May 2016 58,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,455 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 36,449 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

MIL light on

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,759 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,256 miles

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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GU59 VEK is a 2009 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU59 VEK, 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 GU59 VEK registered?

GU59 VEK is a 2009 Lexus Is F, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is GU59 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VEK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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