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KY57 GLV

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

207,174 mi
Last recorded207,174 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 GLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 207,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 201,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 197,060 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 197,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 184,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 170,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2020 160,946 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and offside front cat. to down pipe connections (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2019 144,030 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and offside front cat. to down pipe connections (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,122 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,010 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 81,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,399 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,365 miles

rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2010 51,365 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn

rear brakes in poor condition

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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KY57 GLV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY57 GLV, 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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KY57 GLV is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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