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FH07 CFE

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,818 mi
Last recorded166,818 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 CFE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 166,818 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Sill covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 Mar 2025 166,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

chip on screen / engine x sill x under covers fitted / o/s/f bumper little loose / battery loose / damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall /

damage to front inner arches / middle heat shield loose / corrosion on rear sub frame x suspension units

damage to o/s/r bumper fixing [adv get secure]

o/s/handbrake reading low

Pass 12 Mar 2024 143,667 miles

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

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

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension, brakes and subframe corrosion

insecure aftermarket items beneath vehicle but unlikely to fall off

Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,028 miles

corrosion on suspension units

engine x under x sill covers fitted / slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall / rear tyres 3mm / o/s/r brake disc corroding / corrosion on rear sub frame mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,211 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,140 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,105 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 60,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 24 May 2014 54,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,839 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 42,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 42,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 33,427 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 23,108 miles

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

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

front numberplate taped on

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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FH07 CFE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH07 CFE, 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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FH07 CFE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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