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RA57 HNL

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,782 mi
Last recorded102,782 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 HNL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 102,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mount brackets x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 102,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mount brackets x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,026 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,563 miles

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 84,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,569 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 78,569 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,308 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,641 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf trackrod end boot damp

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,824 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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RA57 HNL is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA57 HNL, 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 RA57 HNL registered?

RA57 HNL is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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