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FN57 KXE

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 KXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 119,702 miles

Offside Rear brake hose not sitting correctly/sitting near wheel

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear inner sills/jacking points damaged

parts of underside coated with underseal

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2026 119,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake hose not sitting correctly/sitting near wheel

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear inner sills/jacking points damaged

parts of underside coated with underseal

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 115,809 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank carrier corroded and dampness at tanl area

underside coated with under seal

Fail 10 Apr 2025 115,805 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wear/worn on edge

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank carrier corroded and dampness at tanl area

underside coated with under seal

Fail 9 Apr 2025 115,801 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested not tested due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (245/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm in parts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (245/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

all components undersealed

fuel tank area damp

Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sprayed over (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to front suspension components

general corrosion to rear suspension components

slight dampness around fuel tank repair

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2023 107,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Dampness around repair on fuel tank

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

Front steering and suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear underbody, subframe and suspension components corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 93,524 miles

Offside Rear brake disk scored\corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 89,874 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear at ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,428 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,405 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,574 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,956 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,866 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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FN57 KXE 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 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 FN57 KXE, 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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FN57 KXE is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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