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MK07 LDE

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

170,921 mi
Last recorded170,921 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 LDE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 170,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 148,469 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 139,549 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 128,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced light flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake pedal spongy/travel low

Pass 4 Sep 2021 122,495 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at joint to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 109,395 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,470 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,314 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 90,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall grooved due to low pressure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,044 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 74,831 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn / deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2015 74,731 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn / deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 67,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 44,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,205 miles

offside rear tyre nail in tread

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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MK07 LDE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK07 LDE, 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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MK07 LDE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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