Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Lexus Ls?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Lexus Ls?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Lexus Ls?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Lexus Ls vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Lexus Ls reliable?

Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles, the 2007 Lexus Ls has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Lexus Ls?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Lexus Ls are: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (78% of vehicles), Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (75.8% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (62.6% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Lexus Ls?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Lexus Ls (2007)

228 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.2% first-time pass rate

2007 Lexus Ls

CarHunch analysed 228 real MOT records for the 2007 Lexus Ls. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Lexus LS passes its MOT first time in 85.2% of cases, which is a solid 5.2 percentage points above the UK average—but the elephant in the room is that nearly a third of these cars (32.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, making this a significant buyer concern worth investigating thoroughly on any used example.

At an average mileage of 84,749 for a 17-year-old car, these Lexuses have been driven moderately hard, yet they're still racking up 18.2 advisories per test on average, suggesting wear is creeping across multiple systems rather than isolated failures. Before committing, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific dangerous defects that have plagued this model—don't rely solely on the MOT pass rate.

We have limited data for the 2007 Lexus Ls — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

32.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.64

Over 16.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 61k–103k

For context

These stats describe 228 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 228 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 78%

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Tyre wear 62.6%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 31.4%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 18.9%

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 Lexus Ls

Based on MOT data from 228 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 32.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (94%)	215	85.2%	2.67

Colour Breakdown

Based on 676 Lexus Ls vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 29.4%

199

Black 18.5%

125

Grey 15.2%

103

Blue 15.1%

102

Bronze 7.8%

Red 7.2%

White 4.7%

Green 1.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Lexus Ls vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,090

typical

60,532

low mileage

103,098

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Lexus Ls vehicles fall between 60,532 and 103,098 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,532 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 60,532–103,098 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Lexus Lss sit.

⚠ Over 139,182 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Lexus Ls — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2007 Lexus Lss are still active.

149 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.64

Avg failures per vehicle

18.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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