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LS59 AMO

2009 Lexus Is F

Black Petrol 4969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,064 mi
Last recorded144,064 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus Is F78,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 AMO
MakeLexus
ModelIs F
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 144,064 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 141,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,838 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 124,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2019 115,529 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2018 133,535 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 133,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,934 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,928 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 91,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,009 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,768 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,463 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,716 miles

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

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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LS59 AMO is a 2009 Lexus Is F in Black with a 4,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS59 AMO, 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 LS59 AMO registered?

LS59 AMO is a 2009 Lexus Is F, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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