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B5 JWB

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JWB
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 95,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to just above legal minimum thickness. I recommend immediate replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front bumper corner damaged. Foglamp assembly insecure but unlikely to fall off.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 71,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2025 71,107 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 46,443 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 24,093 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 23,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 23,282 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,485 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 21,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre have worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,226 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge s

ns/f tyre as some damaged on side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,040 miles

Nearside Front As some damage on sides wall of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2016 16,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 14,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 11,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2010 7,776 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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B5 JWB is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 JWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 JWB is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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