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KH56 VMM

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,147 mi
Last recorded166,147 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH56 VMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 166,147 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vech showing age related corrosion on underside but not holed

Pass 7 Feb 2023 159,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rusty underside due to age

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,086 miles

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

rusty underside due to age

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,952 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust split/corroded at exit from silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 146,853 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 139,930 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 131,785 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 119,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 99,875 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,126 miles

Child Seat in N/S/R, Checked Belt As Best As I Could.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,978 miles

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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KH56 VMM is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KH56 VMM, 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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What year was KH56 VMM registered?

KH56 VMM is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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