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FMZ 114

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMZ 114
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 97,013 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,336 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall & edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 65,846 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 65,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,368 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,972 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,634 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 31,121 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 25,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2011 21,111 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,144 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

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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FMZ 114 is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FMZ 114, 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 FMZ 114 registered?

FMZ 114 is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is FMZ 114 safe to buy?

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