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TB05 LEX

2007 Lexus IS250

Gold Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,637 mi
Last recorded79,637 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,804 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 51,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 45,494 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,155 miles

Under-body & engine, trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 38,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 36,090 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,680 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,772 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,272 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 4 Jan 2013 27,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,800 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge[raised shoulder]

Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,824 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 14,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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TB05 LEX is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Gold 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 TB05 LEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TB05 LEX registered?

TB05 LEX is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is TB05 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for TB05 LEX 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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