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RE07 YHC

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,709 mi
Last recorded97,709 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 YHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,709 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,510 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 91,510 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,693 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 65,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 61,186 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,958 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,005 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

full under panels fitted concealing some testable components.

plastic side skirts fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

vehicle tested under wet conditions.

Pass 4 May 2017 48,093 miles

Abnormal noise from engine Auxiliary component.

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 5 May 2016 42,277 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Fail 5 May 2016 42,277 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 38,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,387 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,100 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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RE07 YHC is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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