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YM07 HPE

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,243 mi
Last recorded143,243 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM07 HPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 143,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 139,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 133,578 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 130,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,336 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 126,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 122,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 117,986 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 117,986 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 114,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 114,418 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 105,364 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 100,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,220 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 88,220 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,616 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,976 miles

225/45/17 O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED SIDEWALL

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,352 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 40,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YM07 HPE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YM07 HPE, 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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YM07 HPE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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