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B15 SFC

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 SFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,492 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,106 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre has signs of fowling on something

Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has signs of fowling on something

Pass 12 Sep 2024 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear evidence of tyre scrubbing on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier posts also loose (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has signs of rubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

weak headlamp patterns/lens

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

front tyres sidewall cracking (running 10 psi )

o/s/r tyre , signs of rubbing, heavy cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2021 46,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall extremely scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,458 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Side wall extremely scored (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 44,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 42,566 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 41,081 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 39,217 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 37,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 34,102 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2013 31,729 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 May 2012 29,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear pads worn

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,581 miles

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

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

rear pads worn

Pass 6 May 2010 20,462 miles

front tyres worn on edges,rear tyres worn

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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B15 SFC is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B15 SFC, 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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B15 SFC is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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