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MA59 VLM

2009 Lexus IS250C

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,837 mi
Last recorded61,837 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,584 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 56,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,585 miles

Engine and undertray covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,948 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in both front tyres.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,559 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed carcass wire exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre totally bald edges & deep cut to outer wall

Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,882 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,371 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,392 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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MA59 VLM is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA59 VLM, 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 MA59 VLM registered?

MA59 VLM is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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