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RA56 CSZ

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 CSZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,496 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,479 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 93,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,790 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 85,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,116 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,973 miles

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

advice to change n/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 65,131 miles

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

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

both front tyres cut on outer walls

Pass 9 May 2015 65,131 miles

both front tyres cut on outer walls

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 60,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,485 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,333 miles

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

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

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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RA56 CSZ is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA56 CSZ, 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 RA56 CSZ registered?

RA56 CSZ is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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