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KS07 OBV

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,740 mi
Last recorded170,740 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 OBV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 170,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 170,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 168,225 miles

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

Nearside 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 167,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 164,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 164,495 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 160,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 157,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts/scuffs on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 154,383 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 154,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 140,580 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 126,322 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 111,580 miles

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

both front tyres worn very low inner edge

Fail 22 May 2015 111,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front tyres worn very low inner edge

Pass 14 May 2014 97,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 84,056 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 72,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 71,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 57,295 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,214 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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KS07 OBV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS07 OBV, 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 KS07 OBV registered?

KS07 OBV is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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