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RJ56 OEF

2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

169,435 mi
Last recorded169,435 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto72,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OEF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 169,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 157,887 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 148,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 139,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,309 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,830 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,743 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and side walls show signs of tyre being run flat.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 111,725 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and side walls show signs of tyre being run flat.

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside headlamp didn't worn on first operation.Now working ok.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,856 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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise sill covers

Fail 12 Nov 2013 90,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise sill covers

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,677 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,910 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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RJ56 OEF is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 72,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 OEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ56 OEF is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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