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DE07 MYW

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,581 mi
Last recorded97,581 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 MYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 97,581 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,957 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 88,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Fail 21 Oct 2023 88,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam X1 H11 bulb replaced. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 86,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 82,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 63,716 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses are covered

both rear tyres worn, part worn tyres fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2019 63,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake hoses are covered

Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre is deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

both front brake hoses have been covered over

Fail 1 Nov 2018 57,146 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated

both front brake hoses have been covered over

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,659 miles

both front brake hoses have been covered

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,395 miles

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2016 48,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 45,799 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,677 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 31,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,583 miles

brake and park brake service

Fail 18 May 2011 24,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake and park brake service

Pass 17 May 2010 18,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 18,635 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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DE07 MYW is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE07 MYW, 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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DE07 MYW is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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