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WM07 XYL

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,651 mi
Last recorded106,651 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 XYL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 106,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 106,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,953 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector is cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper reflector is cracked

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 83,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,253 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 67,244 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Braking system requires attention.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Long service brake pedal travel.

Uneven front brake application.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,007 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage not exposing cords

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage not exposing cords

Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage not exposing cords

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage not exposing cords

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,159 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,749 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 52,749 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Juddering /Imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,749 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Juddering /Imbalanced (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,730 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,174 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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WM07 XYL is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WM07 XYL, 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 WM07 XYL registered?

WM07 XYL is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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