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RF56 VWP

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 124,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 115,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 107,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 104,538 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 104,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,917 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,822 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,030 miles

rear seat belts cannot be checked due to rear seat full of stuff on seats

Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,449 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 22,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 22,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 VWP 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 RF56 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

RF56 VWP is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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