2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Lexus IS250 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,950 MOT tests in 2024. 71.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time71.9%
Failed or needed repairs28.1%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,950 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    85 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    70 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.0%
  2. Brakes12.7%
  3. Tyres8.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Suspension4.1%
  7. Body & chassis2.4%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Lexus IS250?

In 2024, 71.9% of 2007 Lexus IS250 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,950 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Lexus IS250?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Lexus IS250 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).