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RE07 TGN

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,135 mi
Last recorded145,135 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 TGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 145,135 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bioth front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 132,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,239 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,175 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 81,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,220 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 69,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,228 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 55,228 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,767 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 44,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,759 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,039 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,530 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 19,530 miles

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

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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RE07 TGN is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RE07 TGN, 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 RE07 TGN registered?

RE07 TGN is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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