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MRS 149W

2007 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,606 mi
Last recorded97,606 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRS 149W
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,606 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 97,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 83,497 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,997 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 59,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 51,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,605 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 35,491 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 35,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,986 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly splitting/cracking inbetween tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,911 miles

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n/s/f tyre 225/45/17 slight damaged outter wall. inner edges worn and perished

n/s/r tyre perished 245/45/17

o/s/f tyre 225/45/17 slight damaged outter wall. inner edges worn and perished

o/s/r nail in tyre centre area and perished 245/45/17

Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MRS 149W is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MRS 149W, 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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What year was MRS 149W registered?

MRS 149W is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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