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L70 STY

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,744 mi
Last recorded68,744 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 STY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,237 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 63,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 61,222 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 59,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 56,179 miles

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

both side rear shock absorbers are rusted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 56,179 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

both side rear shock absorbers are rusted

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,637 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 44,934 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,920 miles

slight corrosion build up on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,907 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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L70 STY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L70 STY, 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 L70 STY registered?

L70 STY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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