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FG57 RGV

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,304 mi
Last recorded161,304 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 RGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 161,304 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 161,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 150,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 143,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,101 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,075 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under trays fitted obstructing testable items to be tested

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,042 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under trays fitted obstructing testable items to be tested

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,384 miles

front brake pads worn low,front brake discs worn recommend attention

parking brake travel

rear brake pads worn very low,rear brake discs corroding recommend attention

slight bulge osr tyre side wall

Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low,front brake discs worn recommend attention

parking brake travel

rear brake pads worn very low,rear brake discs corroding recommend attention

slight bulge osr tyre side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,471 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,692 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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FG57 RGV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG57 RGV, 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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FG57 RGV is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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