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MA07 JVF

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,610 mi
Last recorded130,610 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 JVF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 130,610 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 127,311 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 127,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,408 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 123,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,351 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 111,023 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 111,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,697 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,989 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 7 Sep 2011 49,474 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,367 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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MA07 JVF is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA07 JVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MA07 JVF is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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