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BT07 AXG

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,023 mi
Last recorded166,023 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 AXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 166,023 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 20 Nov 2023 165,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 165,588 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 161,517 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 154,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 154,180 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limits at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,898 miles

centre rear seatbelt missing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 137,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,619 miles

o/s/r exhaust section damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Nov 2017 125,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit and perished

o/s/r exhaust section damaged

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,250 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,106 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,142 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 84,131 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,959 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2012 32,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,877 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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BT07 AXG is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT07 AXG, 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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BT07 AXG is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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