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KH57 DFU

2007 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,618 mi
Last recorded165,618 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 DFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 165,618 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at front join) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 17 Nov 2025 165,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (at front join) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe missing split pin from castle nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached missing split pin from castle nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at front join) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2024 153,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective LENSE CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective LENSE CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 143,436 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 131,027 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 131,026 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre already in very poor condition ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps plastic lens weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre already in very poor condition ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,967 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,272 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,282 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 90,282 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,500 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,500 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,088 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 61,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,781 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 38,804 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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KH57 DFU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KH57 DFU, 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 KH57 DFU registered?

KH57 DFU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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