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GX07 BBU

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,496 mi
Last recorded140,496 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 BBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 140,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 140,496 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) 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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,912 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,072 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 99,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 95,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,715 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,963 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 78,963 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,458 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 60,809 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,091 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,338 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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GX07 BBU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX07 BBU, 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 GX07 BBU registered?

GX07 BBU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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