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GU59 VVL

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has notches in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has notches in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,402 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake reading very low

parking brake has little reserve travel

tyre pressure light on

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,216 miles

Offside o/s h/brake low

Pass 5 Aug 2019 83,307 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rear exhaust box missing

some under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 14 Jul 2018 79,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,734 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,516 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,021 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,530 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 40,459 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside front tyre side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 40,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front tyre side wall curb damaged, no cords/ply visible at time of test

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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GU59 VVL 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 78.9%.

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 GU59 VVL, 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 GU59 VVL registered?

GU59 VVL is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 10 September 2009.

Is GU59 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 VVL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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