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BT07 VUL

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,879 mi
Last recorded70,879 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front suspension components surface corrosion including Macpherson struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides front corner bumper slight damage

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 67,343 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,040 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to all suspension

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,592 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres heavy age cracking

engine covers and under trays fitted

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 53,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 49,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,460 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,588 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges/cuts in tread.

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,401 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 VUL is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT07 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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