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SL57 RNE

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,386 mi
Last recorded153,386 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 RNE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 153,386 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 127,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 125,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 125,662 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak multiple places (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,863 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,775 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,911 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear brake discs warped close to limit advise replacement

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

advise rear brake discs warped close to limit advise replacement

Pass 13 May 2013 71,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,781 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,007 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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SL57 RNE is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL57 RNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL57 RNE is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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