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CU07 VTE

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,160 mi
Last recorded100,160 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,160 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both 'D' bush brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and support plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 100,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both 'D' bush brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and support plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,815 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

long footbrake travel

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2025 91,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

long footbrake travel

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 85,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to outer sidewall

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 85,105 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to outer sidewall

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,621 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust slight blow

front lower suspension arms corroded

front tyres cut in outer sidewalls

general underbody corrosion

metal brake pipes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight damage to wheel rims

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

coil springs starting to corrode

general underbody coprrosion

n/s/f and o/s/r paint damage

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r outer sill damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,879 miles

n/s/f paint/panel damage

o/s/r outer sill damaged

rear brake pads worn to approx. 3mm

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,160 miles

n/s/f paint/panel damage

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s/r outer sill cover damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 68,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,918 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,269 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 51,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,227 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to inspect underneath vehicle fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,227 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to inspect underneath vehicle fully due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,303 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,284 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,302 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 16,953 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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CU07 VTE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU07 VTE, 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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CU07 VTE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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