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HJ56 SWU

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,652 mi
Last recorded50,652 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 SWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,652 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,652 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,640 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,144 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,071 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,930 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,411 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 6 Jan 2014 39,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,781 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2012 26,300 miles

Small cut to O/S/R tyre.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,048 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)

Very small damage to outer tyre sidewall N/S

Fail 8 Jan 2010 17,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,702 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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HJ56 SWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HJ56 SWU, 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 HJ56 SWU registered?

HJ56 SWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is HJ56 SWU safe to buy?

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