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SW07 HHF

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,457 mi
Last recorded153,457 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 HHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 153,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 (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))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 134,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 113,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,299 miles

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

front.rear underbody corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 95,299 miles

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

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

front.rear underbody corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,302 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,198 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,711 miles

x2 rear tyres worn low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,340 miles

rear service brake passed on limit-all tyres wearing low-front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front track rod end/ball joint boots deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 51,340 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

rear service brake passed on limit-all tyres wearing low-front to rear brake pipes corroded-x2 front track rod end/ball joint boots deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,000 miles

rear brakes slightly binding and juddering

Fail 6 Apr 2015 51,000 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brakes slightly binding and juddering

Pass 11 Jan 2014 43,101 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 31 Dec 2012 37,290 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,156 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 27,156 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 22,656 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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SW07 HHF is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SW07 HHF, 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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SW07 HHF is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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