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NB07 VBM

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,328 mi
Last recorded153,328 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB07 VBM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 153,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / pipe corroded / poor welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Front wheel repaired

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag - 21% (max limit 25%)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates very poor (0.1 (b))

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

n/s headlamp dim, both patterns poor

Fail 30 Apr 2025 153,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 48% (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box / pipe corroded / poor welding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Front wheel repaired

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner / wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake lag-24% (max limit 25%)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates very poor (0.1 (b))

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

n/s headlamp dim, both patterns poor

wiper blades insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2024 134,625 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

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

exhaust blowing from poor welded repair at rear of center section

Pass 8 Mar 2023 116,327 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 116,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad locking pin damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2022 105,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad locking pin damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,346 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 98,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,457 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre side wall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,585 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,717 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs in very poor condition advise to change discs when new pads fitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,595 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,993 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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NB07 VBM is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 NB07 VBM, 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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NB07 VBM is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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