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YE07 CEF

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,410 mi
Last recorded179,410 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 CEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 179,410 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 179,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 169,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 169,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 162,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 156,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 156,101 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LAMP ON. (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner tread & close to limit.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 149,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 140,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 140,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Nsf indicator bulb slightly dull

Pass 13 Mar 2014 130,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 130,075 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,223 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,222 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,065 miles

front tyres lightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,204 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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YE07 CEF is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE07 CEF, 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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YE07 CEF is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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