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GY57 ONV

2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto72,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 ONV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 149,216 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 OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 Apr 2024 148,745 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 148,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,574 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 139,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,676 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 133,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 123,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,057 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 112,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brakes (51%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brakes (51%) and Parking brakes (18%) have only just met the requirements.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,549 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,549 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,387 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,958 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 61,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,293 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GY57 ONV is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 72,134 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY57 ONV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY57 ONV is a 2007 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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