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SV56 FTA

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,893 mi
Last recorded131,893 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 FTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 131,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 127,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 125,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 119,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,745 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,781 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 113,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working pipe broken (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 110,201 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,043 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 107,033 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 99,961 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,670 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SV56 FTA is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SV56 FTA, 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 SV56 FTA registered?

SV56 FTA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is SV56 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 FTA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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