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SA59 TFV

2009 Lexus IS250C

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,269 mi
Last recorded104,269 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Lexus IS250C52,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 TFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250C
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 101,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 5 Feb 2024 98,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 90,823 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 85,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 65,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 57,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,322 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,275 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 35,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,003 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,672 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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SA59 TFV is a 2009 Lexus IS250C in Black 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 SA59 TFV, 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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SA59 TFV is a 2009 Lexus IS250C, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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