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DV56 VEL

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 VEL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 119,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 109,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,385 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,143 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 89,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust middle section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in windscreen larger than 10mm inside zone A but not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (back box) (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (back box) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,857 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,894 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,489 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,946 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,823 miles

cover fitted over engine bay

n/s/front tyre side wall cut

Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cover fitted over engine bay

n/s/front tyre side wall cut

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,735 miles

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

cover fitted to underside of car

tyres damage to side walls

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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DV56 VEL is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 69,074 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 IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV56 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV56 VEL is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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