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AP57 GFV

2007 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS25069,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 130,437 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both side ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both side ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,904 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under vehicale (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 123,348 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 123,348 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 118,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,371 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 89,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 75,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,275 miles

OSF tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,405 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 GFV is a 2007 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

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

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