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AP57 GFU

2007 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,141 mi
Last recorded43,141 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,141 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 42,896 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 42,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 42,213 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 42,200 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in sidewall of tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,601 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 41,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,185 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 40,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,193 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 40,189 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no clear image due to product on the lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 39,339 miles

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 3 Feb 2015 37,792 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 37,792 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 35,231 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,396 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 28,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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AP57 GFU is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP57 GFU, 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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What year was AP57 GFU registered?

AP57 GFU is a 2007 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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