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MJ07 UEN

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,578 mi
Last recorded141,578 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 UEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 141,578 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 141,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,823 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both registration plates (0.1 (b))

filler cap seal poor

Fail 11 Oct 2024 133,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both registration plates (0.1 (b))

filler cap seal poor

Pass 21 Oct 2023 131,555 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 131,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 128,927 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 128,927 miles

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 (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,845 miles

front tyres wear on edge

rear pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,792 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,979 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Exhaust has minor damage - offside rear (pipe/box)

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

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Nov 2015 90,393 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,413 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 66,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,169 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,684 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)

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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MJ07 UEN is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 MJ07 UEN, 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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MJ07 UEN is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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