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EJ07 HKV

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HKV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 164,642 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 164,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Chip in Windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2025 153,004 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 153,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 133,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 123,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,524 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 106,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,075 miles

offside front tyre has two nails in it

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,850 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,603 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,585 miles

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

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

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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EJ07 HKV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ07 HKV, 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 EJ07 HKV registered?

EJ07 HKV is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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