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RL07 LRK

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,524 mi
Last recorded152,524 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL07 LRK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,524 miles

Rear level sensor bracket detached

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 152,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear level sensor bracket detached

Pass 8 Nov 2024 147,016 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush starting to crack both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight blow exhaust centre section

Fail 7 Nov 2024 147,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush starting to crack both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight blow exhaust centre section

Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 141,686 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,061 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2022 132,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 132,657 miles

Road wheel fixing missing rear both side wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front Headlamp cleaning device misaligning incorrect position

Fail 2 Nov 2022 132,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front Headlamp cleaning device misaligning incorrect position

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,722 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

uneven pad wear on rear

Fail 24 Nov 2020 123,722 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

uneven pad wear on rear

Pass 20 Nov 2019 117,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm and thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm and thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 117,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm and thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm and thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,295 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 108,295 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,754 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 96,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,890 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,891 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,915 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,844 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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RL07 LRK is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RL07 LRK, 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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RL07 LRK is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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