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GU57 KXK

2007 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,730 mi
Last recorded136,730 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 KXK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 136,730 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Jul 2025 136,708 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing - lambda read way in excess (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to underside

Pass 10 May 2024 134,119 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust in poor condition and blowing

Pass 9 Jun 2023 132,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,102 miles

Nearside Front head lamp washer defective

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 125,147 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 114,767 miles

Free play detected in steering wheel

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

Nearside Front side light was not working but is now may need replacing

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

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

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 114,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Free play detected in steering wheel

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

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

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

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 103,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 103,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,861 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,432 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,266 miles

osr disc corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,441 miles

Front aim on lower-most limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre bald outer shoulder

Fail 4 Mar 2013 43,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front aim on lower-most limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre bald outer shoulder

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,518 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,088 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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GU57 KXK is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU57 KXK, 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 GU57 KXK registered?

GU57 KXK is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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