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GU56 YRL

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,023 mi
Last recorded65,023 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 YRL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,023 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,023 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,684 miles

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

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

cover & under trays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 58,682 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

cover & under trays obscuring some components

Fail 28 Sep 2018 58,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury damaged reflector in bumper cover has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off offside fixing loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer road wheel slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front bumper cover/ wing liner slightly damaged

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper cover (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, central 3/4 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside & nearside, outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,371 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,975 miles

water dripping from water pump

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,543 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 44,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 42,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 40,206 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,718 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,809 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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GU56 YRL is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU56 YRL, 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 GU56 YRL registered?

GU56 YRL is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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