2010 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · AF60 ODN

The Lexus IS250 presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 27 September 2025 at 195,409 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 24 September 2024 at 181,501 miles. The only blemish in the record is a failed test on 20 September 2024 at 181,438 miles, which the DVSA log shows with no defects recorded; the vehicle passed four days later with no remedial work listed. This suggests an administrative or procedural failure rather than a mechanical fault. The odometer reads 195,409 miles against a 2010 build, equating to roughly 12,200 miles per year. Mileage climbed from 164,075 in August 2022 to 174,969 by August 2023, then to 181,438 by September 2024 and 195,409 by September 2025. The accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a commuter saloon. The sparse five-entry history shows no long dormant periods, though the absence of any advisories across all tests is atypical for a 16-year-old high-miler and may reflect lenient testing rather than a flawless chassis. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and mileage. The MOT record flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet the test on 20 September 2024 with a failure and zero defects warrants scrutiny of the VOSA failure reason, as the database entry may be incomplete. Given the clean trailing record, focus physical checks on consumable wear: tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions at cold start. The drivetrain has covered nearly 200,000 miles; inspect for gearbox hesitation and differential oil leaks not captured by MOT scrutiny.