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RF56 SCX

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 SCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,022 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 103,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,911 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 98,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,296 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 90,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 87,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 87,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,619 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,686 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 47,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 43,995 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,145 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn and cracked on outer shoulder

Fail 21 May 2013 37,145 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn and cracked on outer shoulder

Fail 21 May 2012 33,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 33,709 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 29,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,768 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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RF56 SCX is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 RF56 SCX, 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 RF56 SCX registered?

RF56 SCX is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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