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L12 RFN

2007 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 RFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 101,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Under-tray fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2024 96,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,219 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,679 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 82,859 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 82,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 80,675 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2020 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 74,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,500 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,166 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,808 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,808 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 27,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,698 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer side walls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,013 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,775 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2010 14,234 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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L12 RFN is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 69,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L12 RFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L12 RFN is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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