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FS55 FMS

2007 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,508 mi
Last recorded124,508 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS55 FMS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,508 miles

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 118,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 111,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 103,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,512 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 94,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 85,649 miles

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

both front tyres wearing at edges and slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,121 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 50,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 34,730 miles

Could not fully inspect both rear outer seatbelts and buckles due to child seats being fitted.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,902 miles

Approx 20kgf of runout at front brakes.

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on inner wear edge.

Slight signs of pitting on alloy wheels.

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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FS55 FMS is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 FS55 FMS, 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 FS55 FMS registered?

FS55 FMS is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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