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MK57 SLU

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,353 mi
Last recorded188,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 SLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 188,353 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

cover sils fitted

under tray fited

Fail 14 Jan 2026 188,351 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

cover sils fitted

under tray fited

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 185,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 185,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 179,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 174,883 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,436 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Lower undertrays and sill covers fitted

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

slight corrosion floor to sills

Fail 18 Nov 2021 170,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Lower undertrays and sill covers fitted

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

slight corrosion floor to sills

Pass 25 Nov 2020 167,199 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,426 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 157,430 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,001 miles

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

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

engine and under guards fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2017 147,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

engine and under guards fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 124,743 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 120,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Fail 15 Aug 2015 112,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,699 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,798 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,666 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,413 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 37,413 miles

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

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

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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MK57 SLU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MK57 SLU, 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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MK57 SLU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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