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MJ07 YBU

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 91,707 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 86,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,530 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,549 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 69,549 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,600 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted but efficiency ok

Fail 15 May 2018 67,600 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

o/s/r brake disc scored and pitted but efficiency ok

Pass 16 May 2017 64,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,236 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 58,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,785 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,265 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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MJ07 YBU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ07 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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