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PY56 EVJ

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,235 mi
Last recorded165,235 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 EVJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 165,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 165,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 158,669 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Offside front tyre worn out of shape on inner

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple scratches - Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,207 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S headlamp washer jet has been temporarily repaired - Cover is missing

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,894 miles

Engine covers, obscuring some engine bay components

Offside headlamp washer jet has been temporarily repaired - Cover missing

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,649 miles

Damaged to offside wing mirror

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,167 miles

Damage to offside wing mirror

Front wipers smear

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,167 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Damage to offside wing mirror

Front wipers smear

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,766 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,328 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 31,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,730 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,186 miles

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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PY56 EVJ is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY56 EVJ, 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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PY56 EVJ is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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