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SV07 KNY

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,440 mi
Last recorded125,440 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 KNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 125,440 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jul 2024 121,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2023 117,558 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2023 117,554 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,170 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 113,170 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,420 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate is deteriorating

minor blow from the exhaust

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge and has sidewall damage

o/s/r upper suspension arm bush appears to be split

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

front number plate is deteriorating

minor blow from the exhaust

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge and has sidewall damage

o/s/r upper suspension arm bush appears to be split

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,228 miles

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake pipes

engine cover fitted

front wipers are smearing

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

small damage to front number plate

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 95,253 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

minor blow from exhaust

small damage to windscreen

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,930 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 82,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,534 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cut and perished on outer sidewalls

under trays damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,895 miles

Both rear tyres inner shoulders worn

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,956 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 42,956 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SV07 KNY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SV07 KNY, 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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SV07 KNY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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