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SW07 TFE

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,537 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 68,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,795 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 58,241 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing thin on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 54,039 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,992 miles

slight leak from rear corroded exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Jun 2019 44,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,030 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,512 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016
Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,205 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing seat belt check

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine bay covers which hide components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 22,646 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays and engine covers which hide components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 17,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,236 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,427 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 TFE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SW07 TFE, 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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What year was SW07 TFE registered?

SW07 TFE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is SW07 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 TFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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