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GV56 AVU

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,310 mi
Last recorded159,310 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 AVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 159,310 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 151,055 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 151,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 137,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 129,740 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 129,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2 - 2.5mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.3 - 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 123,738 miles

Exhaust system front heat shield damaged

Front Both front shock absorbers dust covers split

Pass 30 May 2018 116,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 30 May 2018 116,273 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak hose onto turbo loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on both sides of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,333 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,272 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,859 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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GV56 AVU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV56 AVU, 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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GV56 AVU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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