2007 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · GU57 KXO

The 2007 Lexus IS250 presents a clean bill of roadworthiness as of its most recent MOT on 25 June 2025, passing at 87,242 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past four years is broadly stable and now improving, following a minor cluster of advisories and failures in mid-2023. That year's test on 29 July 2023 at 85,367 miles flagged a worn offside rear tyre, thin rear brake pads, brake fluid significantly below the minimum mark, and a misaligned nearside headlamp. A retest on the same day at the same mileage recorded the same tyre and brake pad wear but resolved the fluid and headlamp issues, suggesting the previous owner addressed those specific items promptly. The 2024 test on 18 July at 86,013 miles carried only a minor advisory regarding a deteriorated front registration plate, and the 2025 test was entirely clear. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of light use. Between the 2022 test on 29 July at 84,286 miles and the 2025 test on 25 June at 87,242 miles, the car covered just 2,956 miles over nearly three full years, averaging roughly 1,000 miles annually in that window. The earlier interval from mid-2023 to mid-2024 saw a modest increase to 1,296 miles, but the overall pattern remains well below the UK average. No anomalous jumps or gaps appear in the record, and the underbody tray noted in 2024 suggests at least one owner invested in basic protection. The low annual mileage implies reduced wear on drivetrain and suspension components, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own concerns around seized brakes, perished rubber bushes, and stale fluids. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the rear brake circuit, given the recurring advisories around pad wear and the 2023 failure for critically low brake fluid. The fluid may have been topped up to pass the retest, but the underlying cause of the drop was not documented and could point to a slow leak at a caliper, a deteriorating flexible hose, or a weeping master cylinder. The offside rear tyre wear pattern flagged in 2023 also warrants attention. Edge wear on that corner can indicate a worn rear suspension bush, a weak coil spring, or simply misaligned tracking that was never corrected after the tyre was replaced. Beneath the car, the underbody tray should be removed to inspect for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as nineteen-year-old saloons with low mileage and an underbody tray can trap moisture against structural metal. The headlamp aim issue from 2023 appears resolved, but a quick beam check will confirm the nearside unit has not drifted again. Overall, the record reflects a lightly used car with no persistent mechanical faults, though the 2023 brake fluid advisory deserves a thorough hydraulic inspection before purchase.