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2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE51 DAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 145,192 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,507 miles

all suspension componets heavley corroded and in poor condition

exhaust heavley corroded and in poor condition

o/s rear drive shaft joint leaking

rear subframe corroded and in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jul 2023 141,705 miles

CORROSION FORMING GENERALLY

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 141,703 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))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

CORROSION FORMING GENERALLY

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 140,131 miles

CENTRAL BRAKE PIPE CONNECTORS CORRODED

CORROSION FORMING UNDERSIDE

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

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE MISSING

Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 135,712 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/ BEAM IMAGE POOR

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING

Pass 30 Jul 2019 131,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to fuel lines (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in poor condition but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,016 miles

Rear Tyres getting low close to wear limits.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,623 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,842 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,924 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 37,938 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,892 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,041 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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HE51 DAY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 HE51 DAY, 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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HE51 DAY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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