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GU07 SCX

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

236,113 mi
Last recorded236,113 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 SCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 236,113 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 233,427 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 233,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 228,529 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 222,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2022 222,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2021 215,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 206,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 194,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlight misted over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF headlight misted over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 194,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlight misted over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF headlight misted over slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 184,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 174,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/r17 99w (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 174,152 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/r17 99w (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 163,248 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 152,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 152,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 144,945 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 137,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 111,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,277 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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GU07 SCX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 GU07 SCX, 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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GU07 SCX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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