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LO59 EBG

2009 Lexus IS250C

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 EBG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 78,244 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 78,244 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,218 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 10 Dec 2019 59,706 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,688 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,234 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,660 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 44,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,978 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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LO59 EBG is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LO59 EBG, 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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LO59 EBG is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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