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SA07 BSO

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 BSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 125,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor faulty (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor faulty (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central heat shield loose

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,484 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 104,013 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,714 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,801 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,599 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 71,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,870 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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SA07 BSO is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA07 BSO, 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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SA07 BSO is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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