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FH56 KTO

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,109 mi
Last recorded67,109 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 KTO
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,109 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2025 67,096 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as per marking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underbody trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 59,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 59,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,326 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,228 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 51,155 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,095 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,723 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,723 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 38,429 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,950 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,035 miles

wear front tyres on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,409 miles

wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,217 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,575 miles

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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FH56 KTO is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH56 KTO, 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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What year was FH56 KTO registered?

FH56 KTO is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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