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MW07 OVE

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,662 mi
Last recorded130,662 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 OVE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 130,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,505 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,659 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 105,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 101,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,601 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

oil level low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 96,574 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

oil level low

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,780 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,163 miles

exhaust corroded

requires tracking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,583 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,120 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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MW07 OVE is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW07 OVE, 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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MW07 OVE is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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