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SB57 USF

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,159 mi
Last recorded173,159 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 USF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 173,159 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear repair covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear repair covered with underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Rear Axel corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2025 173,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower fuel tank support bar corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension components slight corroded all over + underbody

Pass 27 Sep 2024 163,679 miles

Front and rear suspension components & underbody general corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF,NSF,OSR & NSR (5.2.3 (e))

oil level just above minimum

Pass 15 Jun 2023 146,984 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower inner sill slight damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower inner sill slight damaged corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear axle nearside + offside bushes slight worn

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2022 134,643 miles

Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 120,243 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,898 miles

under and engine trays fitted some components can not be seen

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,281 miles

structure coverd with under seal

Fail 9 Oct 2018 87,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

structure coverd with under seal

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,436 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,485 miles

exhaust middle section deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,760 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,473 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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SB57 USF is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB57 USF, 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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SB57 USF is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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