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SJ57 YMR

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,695 mi
Last recorded51,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 YMR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,856 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 50,856 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 49,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,632 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tail pipes brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 48,629 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint flange corroded and split at cat and midd section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle off side rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tail pipes brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective at tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,763 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 47,761 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central pipes slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,477 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 45,475 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 r 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower siil trim loose

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,995 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 41,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,078 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 25,836 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,950 miles

front number plate peeling slight

Fail 17 Aug 2011 16,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front number plate peeling slight

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,357 miles

cut to sidewall of nearside front tyre-not to cords

monitor front tyre wear/low at edges

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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SJ57 YMR is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SJ57 YMR, 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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SJ57 YMR is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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