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SF57 VMC

2007 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,463 mi
Last recorded105,463 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 VMC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 96,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,298 miles

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

Front suspension arm corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,185 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 90,173 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 86,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,012 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of under side

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,143 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 78,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,354 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing from inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,122 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 48,509 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,700 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,949 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,616 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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SF57 VMC is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 SF57 VMC, 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 SF57 VMC registered?

SF57 VMC is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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The MOT history for SF57 VMC 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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