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RA07 NBJ

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 NBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 156,194 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rusty under carriage

Fail 12 Jan 2026 156,167 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault vsa on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside back box missing fallen off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rusty under carriage

Pass 10 Jan 2025 153,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,839 miles

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

parking brake little reserve travel/on limit

Fail 8 Jan 2024 148,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner/outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

parking brake little reserve travel/on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2022 145,316 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,482 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake performance on limit 16 %

hand brake lever ( foot pedal ) has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Dec 2021 140,482 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear hand brake performance on limit 16 %

hand brake lever ( foot pedal ) has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam xenon turns off after approx 30 seconds (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,412 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner/outer edges worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn and sidewall starting to split

Pass 26 Nov 2016 109,933 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,263 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 83,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,972 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 70,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 37,556 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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RA07 NBJ 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 RA07 NBJ, 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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What year was RA07 NBJ registered?

RA07 NBJ is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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