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MV07 SVL

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,676 mi
Last recorded104,676 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 SVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 104,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

General Corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 86,413 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 86,413 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 80,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 78,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust boot split

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber bush split

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 78,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust boot split

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber bush split

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 77,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,376 miles

under bonnet cover fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,376 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under bonnet cover fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,579 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2016 66,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,252 miles

Front brakes out of balance

kerb damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,994 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,510 miles

extensive kerb damage to both front tyres outer walls

Pass 19 Aug 2012 42,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,976 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall has got cut but not deep enouph to cord noted.

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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MV07 SVL is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV07 SVL, 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 MV07 SVL registered?

MV07 SVL is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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