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BF07 LWU

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,779 mi
Last recorded100,779 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 LWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 100,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 98,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

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

Fail 29 May 2024 98,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 96,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 95,135 miles

Nearside Front Beam image poor

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

Pass 17 May 2021 92,803 miles

Nearside headlamp beam image/definition poor

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

Pass 20 May 2020 91,186 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 88,983 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 85,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 82,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 77,868 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,193 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 1 Mar 2011 50,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,454 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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BF07 LWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWU, 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 LWU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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