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YC07 HBY

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 HBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 148,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 140,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 139,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 130,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 130,107 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 121,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear(central) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,323 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 114,030 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,684 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 113,684 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,888 miles

advise brake pads worn low all round advise wheel removal to inspect

advise centre rear silencer blowing slightly blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,375 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,245 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,660 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,660 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,642 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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YC07 HBY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC07 HBY, 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 YC07 HBY registered?

YC07 HBY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 April 2007.

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