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C5 JKM

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,347 mi
Last recorded145,347 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 145,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,845 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,779 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 139,779 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,526 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 119,415 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 24 Oct 2017 108,916 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,775 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,775 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 42,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 34,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 26,583 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front tyre bald on both 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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C5 JKM is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 C5 JKM, 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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What year was C5 JKM registered?

C5 JKM is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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