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ML57 RXF

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,744 mi
Last recorded136,744 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 RXF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front exhaust flange badly corroded (part of catalytic converter)

Fail 23 Dec 2025 136,593 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front exhaust flange badly corroded (part of catalytic converter)

Pass 10 Jan 2025 130,594 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 130,561 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 122,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 120,411 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 120,411 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 118,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 115,575 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 115,575 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 113,928 miles

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING RUN FLAT ON OUTER/INNER WALLS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 113,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING RUN FLAT ON OUTER/INNER WALLS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 112,126 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,985 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 104,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,248 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 60,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,708 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge not far of the cords

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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ML57 RXF is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML57 RXF, 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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What year was ML57 RXF registered?

ML57 RXF is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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