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EO57 OFN

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 OFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 161,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 158,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 156,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 137,788 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,246 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s&n/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 110,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp leveler snapped (ball joint seized) (4.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 99,927 miles

Engine covers fitted, nothing visible.

slight imbalance on the front brakes

Fail 13 Mar 2020 99,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted, nothing visible.

slight imbalance on the front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,377 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 82,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 79,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 74,303 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 69,443 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 69,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,737 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,906 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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EO57 OFN is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO57 OFN, 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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EO57 OFN is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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