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ML56 UNM

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,577 mi
Last recorded107,577 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 UNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 107,577 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,549 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,194 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,465 miles

Restricted view of engine bay covers fitted

Restricted view under vehicle undertrays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,609 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 62,696 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 54,868 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,436 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 45,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,133 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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ML56 UNM is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML56 UNM, 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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ML56 UNM is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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