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MT07 YED

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,833 mi
Last recorded152,833 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 YED
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 152,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edge

Fail 1 May 2025 152,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged but no sharp edge

Pass 15 May 2024 144,493 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 144,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 129,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking in side the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 114,946 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,023 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,892 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 70,668 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,984 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 26,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,401 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 YED is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YED, 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 YED is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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