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AR07 NWF

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,381 mi
Last recorded139,381 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 NWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 139,381 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 139,381 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 136,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 132,587 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to mot limit (1.2.1 (e))

headlight glasses becoming poor

Pass 14 Jul 2021 125,553 miles

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

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

under shields preventing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 13 Jul 2021 125,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under shields preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Jul 2020 120,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing on edged (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and trims preventing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 9 Jul 2020 120,949 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front wearing on edged (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and trims preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,914 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre close to outer edge of tread ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,356 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers , sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,601 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers, underbody covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers, underbody covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,591 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,096 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,435 miles

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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AR07 NWF is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AR07 NWF, 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 AR07 NWF registered?

AR07 NWF is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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