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BF07 LWA

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,974 mi
Last recorded126,974 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 LWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 126,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,316 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,052 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 99,724 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 99,724 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,645 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 92,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,644 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,185 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,901 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,264 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 66,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 58,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,416 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,632 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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BF07 LWA is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 BF07 LWA, 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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BF07 LWA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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