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AP57 UOV

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,195 mi
Last recorded147,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 UOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 147,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 140,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 133,236 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 133,236 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 125,374 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 117,365 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 117,365 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 113,871 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 113,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,635 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 88,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,871 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,613 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,357 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

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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AP57 UOV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 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 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 AP57 UOV, 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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What year was AP57 UOV registered?

AP57 UOV is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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