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ML07 JAU

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,246 mi
Last recorded66,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 JAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 65,941 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 65,939 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,305 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,863 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner section of middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner section of middle tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 60,494 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,265 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,436 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,785 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 34,752 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,752 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 27,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,544 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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ML07 JAU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML07 JAU, 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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ML07 JAU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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