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RV07 BUA

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,022 mi
Last recorded162,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 BUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 162,022 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 160,388 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake disc inner face slightly thin

Fail 4 Feb 2020 160,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mount bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn close to legal limit [2mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view close to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 148,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2018 138,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Fail 23 Jan 2018 138,028 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2017 126,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,660 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,841 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 102,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 66,842 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,842 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,629 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front discs low

front pads low

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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RV07 BUA is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV07 BUA, 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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RV07 BUA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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