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WJ07 GPE

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,552 mi
Last recorded158,552 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 GPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 158,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 146,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 131,790 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 131,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,377 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 115,855 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 107,835 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,462 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter is split

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter is split

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 103,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter is split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter is split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,522 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 95,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2016 88,239 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,477 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,212 miles

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,989 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,336 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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WJ07 GPE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WJ07 GPE, 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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WJ07 GPE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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