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LS59 LNG

2009 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,640 mi
Last recorded54,640 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 LNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,640 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat-shield retaining clips broken (still secure)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,655 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Heat-shield retainers/clips corroded and loose & insecure/rattle on exhaust NS & OS front pipes

General Underside Corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/Tearing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blades smear slightly but clear screen sufficiently at the time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,891 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))

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly raised possibly starting to bulge

Fail 31 Aug 2023 49,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

offside front tyre inner sidewall slightly raised possibly starting to bulge

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp discoloured

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 43,052 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 42,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 40,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 36,826 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Aug 2018 36,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 33,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,798 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,102 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,905 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,905 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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LS59 LNG is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS59 LNG, 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 LS59 LNG registered?

LS59 LNG is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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