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MT07 YDR

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

170,724 mi
Last recorded170,724 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 YDR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 170,724 miles

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

under body is corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 166,296 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 157,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit, recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm legal limit, recommend replacment (5.2.3 (e))

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

front tyres worn on edges

handbrake travel

outer sill jacking points damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 148,221 miles

handbrake travel

outer sill jacking points damaged

tyres slightly perished between tread

Fail 16 Sep 2022 148,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

outer sill jacking points damaged

tyres slightly perished between tread

Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 127,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,241 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 113,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 104,317 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,918 miles

Brake fluid level down

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,534 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,638 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,595 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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MT07 YDR is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 MT07 YDR, 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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MT07 YDR is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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