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CU07 LPA

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,884 mi
Last recorded118,884 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 LPA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 118,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 110,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 103,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 97,391 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules have some surface corrosion on them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have split but no excess movement when checking with a lever bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes are imbalanced 47% , 275kgf n/s/r compared to 480 o/s/r when using the foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding when testing in the brake roller there is 180kgf on the o/s/r wheel with no pressure applied to the brake pedal (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules have some surface corrosion on them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have split but no excess movement when checking with a lever bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brakes are imbalanced 47% , 275kgf n/s/r compared to 480 o/s/r when using the foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,705 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 92,682 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,349 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside front brake has the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint slight blow / rear exhaust section rubbing sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly / outer pad deteriorating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 60,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,844 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,938 miles

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

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

offside front tyre side wall cracking & perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,939 miles

osf tyre has side wall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,984 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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CU07 LPA is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU07 LPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU07 LPA is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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