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YY56 CZF

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,334 mi
Last recorded161,334 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 CZF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 161,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 156,556 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 156,556 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,673 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 144,898 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 144,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 119,049 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))

handbrake has little reserve travel

some components not checked because of under body shielding

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,260 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 107,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,390 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,237 miles

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

offside front wiper has slight split

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,442 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,351 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 37,351 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,738 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,202 miles

all tyres wearing low on tread edges

o/s/front tyre BORDER LINE ON INNER TREAD EDGE

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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YY56 CZF is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY56 CZF, 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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YY56 CZF is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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