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GY57 NLA

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,407 mi
Last recorded171,407 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 NLA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,407 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2023 167,019 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 167,019 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 161,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 157,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,459 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on centre windscreen which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 150,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera on centre windscreen which would result in MOT FAILURE. (3.1 (a) (ii))

possible leak of gas from n/s front exhaust pipe.

Pass 20 Dec 2019 136,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,040 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 104,958 miles

CAT heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 104,958 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

CAT heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear caliper slightly seized on sliders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,935 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 80,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,228 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2013 54,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,424 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,351 miles

N/S HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT ON LOEW LIMIT.TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,790 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 22,556 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GY57 NLA is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY57 NLA, 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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GY57 NLA is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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