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BD57 OVY

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,625 mi
Last recorded150,625 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 OVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 150,625 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 147,205 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 147,188 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 144,439 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 144,420 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 139,820 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 139,820 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,633 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges close to cords

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

Offside Front wiper split

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 123,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% n/s/f slow service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% n/s/r slow service brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges close to cords

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

Offside Front wiper split

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,076 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 112,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,177 miles

both rear tyres getting clolse to the legal limit

front tyres warn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 64,435 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edges.

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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BD57 OVY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD57 OVY, 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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BD57 OVY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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