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FM07 KZJ

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 KZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,961 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,574 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 107,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,269 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 side inner edge badly worn-bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 104,269 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 side inner edge badly worn-bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 92,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill trim loose

Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 74,978 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 71,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,093 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,545 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 61,545 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2013 46,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 27 Sep 2012 39,185 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,215 miles

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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FM07 KZJ is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FM07 KZJ, 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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What year was FM07 KZJ registered?

FM07 KZJ is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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