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MT56 ZCL

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,916 mi
Last recorded124,916 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 ZCL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 124,916 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,893 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,693 miles

Offside Front Bumper, Minor Damage. Not Effecting Its Security.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,030 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 72,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,174 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 65,174 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,513 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 40,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,126 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but no cord is visible

offside front tyre has damage on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,667 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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MT56 ZCL is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT56 ZCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT56 ZCL is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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