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GU57 XVR

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,116 mi
Last recorded140,116 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 XVR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 140,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake getting long travel

Pass 23 Sep 2023 133,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 133,572 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,198 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 126,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 118,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 109,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,656 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 95,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,707 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,905 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,712 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,793 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 558,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,571 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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 XVR is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

GU57 XVR is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is GU57 XVR safe to buy?

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