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RK57 LYV

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,556 mi
Last recorded169,556 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 LYV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 169,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted front to back.

Pass 11 Nov 2024 167,065 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 167,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,743 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 156,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,184 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,915 miles

fuel filler neck small pipe corroded a lot and L rubber hose connector cracking and started to split

rear exhausts corroded a lot

Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded and holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracking a lot and outer shape inner edges and low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler neck small pipe corroded a lot and L rubber hose connector cracking and started to split

rear exhausts corroded a lot

Pass 20 Apr 2019 136,896 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 136,896 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 113,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 90,600 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 90,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

creaking noise front offside front no obvious fault

front wipers becoming smeary

Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,676 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 60,514 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 53,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 53,879 miles

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

offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2011 36,792 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,040 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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RK57 LYV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK57 LYV, 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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RK57 LYV is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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