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GU56 XZZ

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,604 mi
Last recorded121,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XZZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 121,604 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 108,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 97,492 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,687 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 72,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,234 miles

corroded on underside

Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,805 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 35,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,005 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 30,995 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,435 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged (not to cords)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,265 miles

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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GU56 XZZ is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU56 XZZ, 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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GU56 XZZ is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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