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GY07 SWJ

2007 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 SWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,454 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 94,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust flange leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 88,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 84,317 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,316 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,497 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 73,581 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,585 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 71,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,570 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 55,370 miles

Both front tyres edges badly worn but no cords

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front registration plate broken and insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,545 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 25,961 miles

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage but no cords shown

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,011 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,905 miles

Rear brakes sticky

Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GY07 SWJ is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY07 SWJ, 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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GY07 SWJ is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 August 2007.

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