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WL57 VAY

2007 Lexus Gs

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 3456cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,012 mi
Last recorded142,012 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus Gs84,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 VAY
MakeLexus
ModelGs
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 132,275 miles

exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.3mm - wearing on edges - 245/40 zr18 97y xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.4mm - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose - rattle

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 129,375 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel slightly noisy when rotated quickly

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel slightly noisy when rotated quickly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 127,892 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor link broken (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 126,475 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 124,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,472 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 122,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,095 miles

offside front tyre has a deep cut on the kerb bead but not reached the cords in the sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2012 105,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has a deep cut on the kerb bead but not reached the cords in the sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,265 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,089 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,089 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Gs?

Based on 38,949 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.7%
Pass Rate
6,066
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 238
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 116
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 101
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WL57 VAY is a 2007 Lexus Gs in Black with a 3,456cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 84,745 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL57 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Gs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WL57 VAY is a 2007 Lexus Gs, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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