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RJ57 MDX

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,014 mi
Last recorded218,014 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 MDX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 218,014 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded including suspension and braking components

Fail 2 Apr 2026 218,014 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded including suspension and braking components

Pass 21 Mar 2025 213,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 208,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 197,314 miles

Nearside Rear reflector lens slight damage

Rear exhaust pipe slight leak of gases

undertrays/plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Fail 13 Mar 2023 197,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector lens slight damage

Rear exhaust pipe slight leak of gases

undertrays/plastic side skirts fitted could not view

Pass 8 Mar 2022 189,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 176,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 176,443 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 165,723 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 165,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 27 Feb 2019 152,250 miles

n/s front headlamp has condensation

small chip on the windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 125,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,860 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,254 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,011 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 55,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,965 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,494 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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RJ57 MDX is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 RJ57 MDX, 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 RJ57 MDX registered?

RJ57 MDX is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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