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GU56 YTE

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,133 mi
Last recorded160,133 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 160,133 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 148,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,641 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 139,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 131,972 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 131,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 123,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,495 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,877 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,877 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,390 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2013 59,079 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,598 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2012 50,381 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2012 50,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,331 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,528 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 33,528 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 YTE is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

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

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