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MW51 RLW

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 RLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 91,267 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts To Outer Sidewall And Deep Splits In Tread - No Ply/Cords Clearly Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep Cuts To Outer Sidewall And Deep Splits In Tread - No Ply/Cords Clearly Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 88,856 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts To Outer Sidewall And Deep Splits In Tread - No Ply/Cords Clearly Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep Cuts To Outer Sidewall And Deep Splits In Tread - No Ply/Cords Clearly Visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 87,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp unit cover (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,917 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters cracking (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no discernible dipped beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated & no discernible dipped beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp unit cover deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread characters cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,959 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside headlamp unit covers deteriorated & dipped beam image vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 83,105 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 80,363 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

both front & rear registration plate characters are shaded, but are unlikely to be misread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Nov 2019 80,357 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s = 225/45/17 o/s = 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

both front & rear registration plate characters are shaded, but are unlikely to be misread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front & rear registration plate characters are shaded, but are unlikely to be misread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Dec 2018 78,229 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

both front & rear registration plate characters are shaded, but are unlikely to be misread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,828 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,133 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front reg plate cracked and damaged

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,121 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,555 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,773 miles

Both rear brake calipers seized on sliders.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,796 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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MW51 RLW is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MW51 RLW, 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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MW51 RLW is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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