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YC57 XUA

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 XUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,603 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2026 125,603 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 125,591 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ns os floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All loadbearing points showing that light corrosion

Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 121,441 miles

All load bearing points showing light corrosion

All suspension components showing light corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2025 121,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All load bearing points showing light corrosion

All suspension components showing light corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 118,301 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 115,724 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2022 112,444 miles

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

Central exhaust heat shields insecure x3

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil below minimum

Fail 31 Mar 2022 112,444 miles

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

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

Central exhaust heat shields insecure x3

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil below minimum

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,233 miles

General under body corrosion/fuel neck pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2021 107,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General under body corrosion/fuel neck pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to legal limits on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,005 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover & Under covers Fitted to Vehicle

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield loose (Both)

Offside Front Tyre Low Tread

Fail 24 Mar 2020 103,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & Brake Discs Damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover & Under covers Fitted to Vehicle

Exhaust Rear Heat Shield loose (Both)

Offside Front Tyre Low Tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2019 95,450 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2019 95,393 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface and jagged edges (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter oil contaminated (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leak from engine

under bonnet checks some testable items covered by covers

under vehicle checks some testable items covered by covers

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,150 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 53,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,462 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,922 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces worn

Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,752 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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YC57 XUA is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YC57 XUA, 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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YC57 XUA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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