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YK57 OWY

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,392 mi
Last recorded148,392 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 OWY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 148,392 miles

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

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 148,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 131,746 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2024 131,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2023 125,113 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 125,113 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both side (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,623 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 107,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,292 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,106 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,091 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,089 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 26,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,197 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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YK57 OWY is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK57 OWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK57 OWY is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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