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LA56 VCP

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,401 mi
Last recorded139,401 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,401 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 139,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 130,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,541 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 126,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,797 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 118,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 101,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,597 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 70,085 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 70,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn and lipped.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,755 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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LA56 VCP is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VCP, 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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LA56 VCP is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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