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FA07 NVR

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,294 mi
Last recorded156,294 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 NVR
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 156,294 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 156,264 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 149,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 149,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 131,056 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriated discoloured

Rear exhaust section deteriated leaking slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2021 121,776 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 121,775 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,067 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,115 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 107,115 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 97,828 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 88,084 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,378 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,072 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)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,464 miles

not checked various parts of underside or under bonnet due to covers fitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 31,464 miles

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

not checked various parts of underside or under bonnet due to covers fitted.

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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FA07 NVR is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA07 NVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FA07 NVR is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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