CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL56 YGY

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 YGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 114,449 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 107,270 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,666 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust joins corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,422 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 27 Aug 2020 90,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,083 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,475 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 68,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,261 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,069 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 44,197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,400 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 30,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,173 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL56 YGY is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL56 YGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL56 YGY?

You can check the full history of GL56 YGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL56 YGY registered?

GL56 YGY is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is GL56 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 YGY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL56 YGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL56 YGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.