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FA07 NVX

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,825 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

inner rear sills corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm

Pass 14 Nov 2024 115,801 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

inner rear sills corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

inner rear sills corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Nov 2021 94,247 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 94,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 86,146 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 86,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 80,686 miles

n/s mirror secured with tape

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,513 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,513 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre has light cut to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 61,166 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal feels soft/poor response and feel

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,499 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,126 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,445 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 7 Aug 2010 26,608 miles

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 NVX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue 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 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 NVX, 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 NVX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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