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LY59 AEF

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,751 mi
Last recorded54,751 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 AEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 54,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 53,024 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 53,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall cut almost to cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 50,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 49,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 30,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 28,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,298 miles

255/40/18 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,887 miles

225/40 18 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 25 Oct 2014 9,573 miles

225/40/18 FRONT TYRES DAMAGED

Pass 16 Nov 2013 7,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 5,440 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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LY59 AEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY59 AEF, 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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LY59 AEF is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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