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FD07 XGW

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,259 mi
Last recorded175,259 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 XGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 175,259 miles

Exhaust blow - front & center sections

Front headlights misted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper slightly detached

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 174,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 169,653 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 159,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2022 147,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 139,407 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f bumper damage and headlight appaers to have been pushed in slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in central tread ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 139,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored in centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f bumper damage and headlight appaers to have been pushed in slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in central tread ()

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

Pass 19 May 2020 137,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 132,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 124,690 miles

Front registration plate

Rear registration plate

Pass 19 Oct 2017 123,221 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 107,117 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 106,930 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,786 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 84,718 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,043 miles

damage to front bumper paint work

front number plate fadded

kerb damage to alloys

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2012 51,043 miles

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

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

damage to front bumper paint work

front number plate fadded

kerb damage to alloys

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,355 miles

damage on alloys scratchers on bodywork n/plates starting to part front brake discs lipped n/s/r tyre worn on edge rear brake discs lipped pads wearing low

Fail 7 Jul 2011 43,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 36,264 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 36,264 miles

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

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

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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FD07 XGW is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FD07 XGW, 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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FD07 XGW is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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