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YR07 DHX

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,166 mi
Last recorded139,166 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 DHX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 139,166 miles

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 128,872 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 128,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 124,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 120,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 120,114 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 116,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 116,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,970 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 109,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,566 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,185 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,526 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,734 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,734 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,054 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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YR07 DHX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR07 DHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was YR07 DHX registered?

YR07 DHX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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