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WV57 VAO

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

159,633 mi
Last recorded159,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 VAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 159,633 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 156,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 150,806 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 150,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 142,169 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 142,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 133,571 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 133,570 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under bonnet covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 126,425 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 116,700 miles

Engine water pump noise

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 116,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine water pump noise

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,458 miles

slight exhaust leak front of center silencer and front exhaust pipes heatshield clamps corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 102,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,077 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,347 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 39,347 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2011 29,001 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 29,001 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,081 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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WV57 VAO is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WV57 VAO, 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 WV57 VAO registered?

WV57 VAO is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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