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AV56 UNY

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,278 mi
Last recorded115,278 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 UNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 115,278 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 111,174 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,947 miles

FULL engine covers fitted to vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Boot full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2018 82,935 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

FULL engine covers fitted to vehicle

Rear Boot full preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,730 miles

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Road tyre getting low

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,730 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management warning light is on

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Both headlamps light output is weak due to type of bulbs fitted, Recommend replacing bulbs

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Road tyre getting low

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

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 70,307 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,987 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,987 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,441 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking (245/45r17)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,491 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,941 miles

ENGINE, FLOOR AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 23 May 2011 48,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,761 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,059 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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AV56 UNY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV56 UNY, 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 AV56 UNY registered?

AV56 UNY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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