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FD56 VNM

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,826 mi
Last recorded182,826 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VNM
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 182,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2026 182,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH headlamps slightly frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 176,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 176,293 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exsessive soot (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 164,935 miles

Nearside stone chip near side

Fail 12 Mar 2024 164,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside stone chip near side

Pass 18 Mar 2023 152,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,405 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 146,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 144,588 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 124,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 108,451 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 88,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,071 miles

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

emissions too tow to test

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre cutting out on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre cutting out on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre cutting out on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery loose/insecure.

front brake discs lipped/worn.

handbrake travel.

stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,062 miles

advise screen chipped

strong advise to front tyres worn very low on outter upper raised edges

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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FD56 VNM is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD56 VNM, 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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FD56 VNM is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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