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WT07 BKA

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

238,820 mi
Last recorded238,820 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT07 BKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 238,820 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted time of test.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

VSL light on dash time of test.

Fail 2 Feb 2026 238,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted time of test.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

VSL light on dash time of test.

Pass 13 Feb 2025 232,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 232,531 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 227,647 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged / folded

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 227,311 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp is dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded heavily corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged / folded

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 222,216 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 211,662 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 211,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 207,055 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 207,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 197,162 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 188,971 miles

All 3 other tyres low on tread!!!

Offside Front tyre on legal limit and wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2017 167,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 154,850 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 154,846 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven 50% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Jun 2013 89,894 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,522 miles

misting of oil at nearside rear shock absorber

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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WT07 BKA 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 69.6%.

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 WT07 BKA, 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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WT07 BKA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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