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FV57 KXO

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 KXO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,355 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,275 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 90,176 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,069 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 83,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low

Nearside & Offside Rear Discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,194 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake pedal travel close to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,776 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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,455 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and have cuts in treads

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,572 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 42,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,197 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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FV57 KXO is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV57 KXO, 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 FV57 KXO registered?

FV57 KXO is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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