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GJ57 OVS

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,892 mi
Last recorded131,892 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 OVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 131,892 miles

Nearside Rear auto headlamp adjuster unit damaged

nearside front fog light not working

various corrosion to underside of vehicle

various panel damage

Pass 5 Aug 2025 121,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 5 Aug 2025 121,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,536 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Fail 23 Jul 2024 111,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inoperative

Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 74,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,238 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 69,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,345 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 59,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,145 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 51,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

low washer fluid warning on dash

rear number plate getting dirty

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,890 miles

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

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

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 17 Sep 2015 30,549 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,057 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,148 miles

chips in the windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,932 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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GJ57 OVS is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GJ57 OVS, 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 GJ57 OVS registered?

GJ57 OVS is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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