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VU57 AJX

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,401 mi
Last recorded134,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 AJX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2024 121,489 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 111,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,076 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 109,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,352 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 103,352 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 99,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,454 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,243 miles

Front bumper insecure

coolant leak noted around water pump area

Fail 23 Feb 2012 35,243 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

coolant leak noted around water pump area

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,697 miles

rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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VU57 AJX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU57 AJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU57 AJX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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