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MV57 WKL

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 WKL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 148,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,942 miles

Nearside Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2022 141,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2021 140,133 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 135,373 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,329 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 129,329 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres and off side tyre down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed for test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 96,764 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 82,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,144 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 27 Aug 2010 42,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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MV57 WKL is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV57 WKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MV57 WKL is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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