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RA56 KGE

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 KGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 130,054 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 109,336 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,219 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2020 88,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Stud Broken Off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On The Edges Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In The Tread Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 54,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 46,041 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,876 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,397 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,864 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 KGE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 KGE, 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 KGE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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