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GJ57 RYX

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

122,567 mi
Last recorded122,567 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 122,567 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Rear General underside corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 122,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Rear General underside corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange very corroded & in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 113,901 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange very corroded & in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,350 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 107,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 103,410 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear service brake lagging slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,911 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 94,319 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 90,667 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,230 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface badly worn (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre pressure very low

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,202 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. should be 225/40 18 (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 61,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 53,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 45,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,796 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,034 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 RYX is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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