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EX57 TYO

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,293 mi
Last recorded125,293 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 TYO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 125,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 91,030 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 91,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,304 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,716 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Windscreen has small chip/crack to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Fail 1 Sep 2012 64,547 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Windscreen has small chip/crack to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

off side rear tyre starting to crack inner and outter side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,476 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc (worn lipped pads wearing)

nearside front tyre 1.6 m/m tread

nearside rear tyre 3 m/m tread

offside front tyre 2 m/m tread

offside rear tyre 2 m/m tread

rear brake pads low 90% (prox)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,213 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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EX57 TYO is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX57 TYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EX57 TYO registered?

EX57 TYO is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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