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CA07 SYY

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,314 mi
Last recorded138,314 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 SYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 138,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,820 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 122,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 122,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 118,371 miles

225/45/17 tyres on the front and 245/45/17 on rear

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 115,997 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,187 miles

engine, outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,716 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,576 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,514 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 93,089 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,088 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 90,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 90,386 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 85,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

no smoke reading detected

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,828 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 59,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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CA07 SYY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 90,183 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA07 SYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CA07 SYY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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