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L3 JFX

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

70,758 mi
Last recorded70,758 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 JFX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 70,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,392 miles

Front bumper loose

Fail 17 Dec 2024 65,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front bumper loose

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,002 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 60,206 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 60,199 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,121 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 58,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Security pin damaged (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 50,400 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,661 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 37,661 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,071 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,732 miles

oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2011 17,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,386 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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L3 JFX is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L3 JFX, 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 L3 JFX registered?

L3 JFX is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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