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LA56 FCU

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,312 mi
Last recorded117,312 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 FCU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 117,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 117,256 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 108,221 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 108,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,535 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,786 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,785 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc's worn.

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on tread edge & 3.5mm tread depth.

nearside front tyre 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre 2.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,030 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 90,030 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 83,390 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 83,390 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,384 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres starting to split/crack in treads

Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,638 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 56,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,056 miles

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

unaball to careyout fuel insption enging and underbody covers fited

Fail 6 Oct 2011 35,056 miles

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

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

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

unaball to careyout fuel insption enging and underbody covers fited

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 22,170 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 22,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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LA56 FCU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LA56 FCU, 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 LA56 FCU registered?

LA56 FCU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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