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MV07 UEN

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,972 mi
Last recorded133,972 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 UEN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 133,972 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,184 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 131,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,930 miles

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

Underside rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,378 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 124,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 116,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,054 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,335 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)

n/s rear tyre has damage on outer side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,465 miles

Clamp on heatsheild losse n/s

Please note slight mark on screen but not effecting veiw

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Tyre Size 225/45r17 91y

Clamp on heatsheild losse n/s

Please note slight mark on screen but not effecting veiw

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,995 miles

o/s front tyre has low tread depth

protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle-- full inspection not possible

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,990 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre has low tread depth

protective shields fitted to underside of vehicle-- full inspection not possible

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,511 miles

o/s rear tyre heavy wear/very close to min tread depth

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre low approximately 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,258 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)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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MV07 UEN is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV07 UEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV07 UEN is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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