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SL57 RNX

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,641 mi
Last recorded143,641 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 RNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 143,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,295 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 125,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 118,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint on cat very rusty and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint on cat very rusty and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,091 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

centre exhust corroded and blowing

offside front tyre valve perished

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and looks like it has been run flat

nearside rear tyre valve split, close to failure

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,813 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 15,829 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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SL57 RNX is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SL57 RNX, 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 SL57 RNX registered?

SL57 RNX is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is SL57 RNX safe to buy?

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