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ML57 GHB

2007 Lexus Is

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is107,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 GHB
MakeLexus
ModelIs
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 161,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 156,000 miles

Central Exhaust shield Insecure

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 150,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 147,485 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 147,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 147,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 140,609 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear subframe and underside of vehicle corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,045 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,146 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 133,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,390 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre cut on rubbing strip (Does not reach cords)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is?

Based on 112,059 MOT tests across 14,236 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
6,933
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
14,236
On UK Roads
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ML57 GHB is a 2007 Lexus Is in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 107,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Lexus Is typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML57 GHB is a 2007 Lexus Is, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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