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MA59 UGV

2009 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,047 mi
Last recorded127,047 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 UGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 127,043 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,942 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,202 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 90,515 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,500 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,601 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged nearside front and offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,903 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,539 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,868 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 15,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2012 10,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MA59 UGV is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MA59 UGV, 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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MA59 UGV is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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