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J9 TBM

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,224 mi
Last recorded99,224 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TBM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,224 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 95,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,474 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,625 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,844 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 78,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 69,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,124 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,737 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,965 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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J9 TBM is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J9 TBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J9 TBM registered?

J9 TBM is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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