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RK57 SZU

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,180 mi
Last recorded60,180 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 SZU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 60,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 51,682 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 51,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 42,023 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,164 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,847 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 24,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,479 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 SZU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RK57 SZU, 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 RK57 SZU registered?

RK57 SZU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for RK57 SZU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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