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GU56 XAX

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,469 mi
Last recorded156,469 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XAX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 156,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 156,435 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 145,111 miles

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

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 140,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 138,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 136,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,478 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 125,748 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 122,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 96,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,596 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 74,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake callipers may be siezed on lower sliders, req further checks

emissions too low to detect

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,830 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 37,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 31,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 24,405 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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GU56 XAX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GU56 XAX, 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 GU56 XAX registered?

GU56 XAX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is GU56 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 XAX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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