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GP56 ARX

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 ARX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 117,489 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 115,967 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 113,987 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 113,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 110,747 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2021 102,122 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 99,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,801 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 86,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,597 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,707 miles

ADVISE n/s wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,318 miles

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 10 Jan 2013 49,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,663 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,240 miles

park brake long travel

Fail 3 Feb 2010 29,240 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

park brake long travel

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GP56 ARX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP56 ARX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP56 ARX registered?

GP56 ARX is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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