2007 Lexus IS 2.5L Petrol · NFZ 8181
2007 Lexus IS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 117,870 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NFZ 8181 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 117,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NFZ 8181 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Lexus Is (NFZ 8181) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
NFZ 8181 Mileage History
- 23/02/2023109,861 mi
- 23/02/2024113,073 mi+3,212 mi
- 23/02/2024113,073 mi
- 25/02/2025117,020 mi+3,947 mi
- 27/02/2026117,870 mi+850 mi
Average of roughly 2,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Lexus Lexus IS (XE20)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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