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RF56 SXE

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 SXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 70,424 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,776 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 65,725 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,305 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,730 miles

Central Front Upper interior rear view mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cuts on sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,037 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,246 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,145 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,605 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,521 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 SXE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 RF56 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF56 SXE registered?

RF56 SXE is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is RF56 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 SXE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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