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Y200 ALR

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,495 mi
Last recorded154,495 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY200 ALR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 154,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 152,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 152,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 150,396 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,803 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 145,036 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 136,681 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 2 May 2019 121,789 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 121,789 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 109,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 103,401 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 3 Feb 2017 103,390 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,233 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BOTH. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 97,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,063 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 89,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,410 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 62,410 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,064 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y200 ALR is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y200 ALR, 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 Y200 ALR registered?

Y200 ALR is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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