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RA56 CTK

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,405 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,785 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 93,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 88,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 80,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 76,950 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2020 73,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,186 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,055 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,292 miles

under body components slightly rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2015 47,168 miles

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly rusty

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,848 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 20,440 miles

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 CTK is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RA56 CTK, 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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RA56 CTK is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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