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RE07 UMU

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,176 mi
Last recorded162,176 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 162,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also mountings corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2025 162,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also mountings corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 155,375 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 150,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension area and sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 147,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 147,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,306 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 135,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 123,093 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 102,836 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 89,208 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 89,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,393 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 75,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,210 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,253 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

slight perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,753 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm in centre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,766 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,766 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

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 UMU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UMU, 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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RE07 UMU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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