BN59 SYJ

2009 LEXUS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LEXUS
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2231 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 January 2020
Last recorded mileage
42,177 mi

AI verdict AVOID 60/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Lexus has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 42,177 miles. However, the vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2020-01-31, indicating it has been off the road for over 3 years.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 10,015 miles per year, averaging 42,177 miles over 17 years, with no anomalies or decreases.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' as of 2024-02-01, indicating the vehicle has been off the road for over 3 years.
  • The 2014-09-22 MOT failure for parking brake efficiency, though rectified, suggests a past mechanical weakness.
  • The 2012-09-03 retest PASS followed a 2-day failure for multiple lighting and tyre defects, indicating a rushed repair.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures or advisories are present in the MOT history, indicating a single isolated issue.
  • The 2014-09-22 MOT failure for parking brake efficiency was immediately rectified, showing prompt owner action.
  • The vehicle has consistently low annual mileage, averaging 10,015 miles per year, which is normal for its age.
  • The 2018 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Aug 2012: 42,177 mi FAILSep 2012: 42,187 mi PASSSep 2013: 49,583 mi PASSSep 2014: 61,571 mi FAILSep 2014: 61,572 mi PASSSep 2015: 74,677 mi FAILSep 2015: 74,677 mi PASSAug 2016: 84,318 mi PASSSep 2017: 91,643 mi FAILSep 2017: 91,643 mi PASSFeb 2019: 101,064 mi PASS101k72k42kAug 2012Feb 2019

MOT test history — 7/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2012 FAIL 42,177 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Sep 2012 PASS 42,187 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 49,583 mi
USER ENTERED Advise attention to security of battery.
Sep 2014 FAIL 61,571 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2014 PASS 61,572 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 74,677 mi
FAIL Nearside Steering retaining device missing track rod ball joint (2.2.C.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Sep 2015 PASS 74,677 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 84,318 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
Sep 2017 FAIL 91,643 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY oil leaks
Sep 2017 PASS 91,643 mi
ADVISORY oil leaks
Feb 2019 PASS 101,064 mi None recorded

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