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C16 HSE

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,847 mi
Last recorded97,847 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 HSE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 97,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 93,406 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 80,905 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,729 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,412 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and front suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,658 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,814 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,857 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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C16 HSE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C16 HSE, 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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C16 HSE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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