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BG57 XSU

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,421 mi
Last recorded185,421 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 XSU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 185,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 185,421 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 173,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 165,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 155,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 142,635 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 121,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 102,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2018 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has slight condensation

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater has slight condensation

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,941 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,157 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp n/w .

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 44,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake caliper corroded .

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,535 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 32,535 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres worn on 3mm .

n/s/r tyre cuts on outer walls .

o/s/f tyre cuts on outer wall .

small stone chips in screen .

Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 19,590 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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BG57 XSU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG57 XSU, 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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BG57 XSU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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