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GV57 VGF

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 153,733 miles

Central exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 147,107 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front bumper becoming insecure

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 139,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 131,714 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 124,432 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,707 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge n/s/f perished on outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,642 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 62,140 miles

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

eml on

vsc light on

Fail 26 Sep 2014 62,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

eml on

vsc light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,658 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 29,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,194 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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GV57 VGF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV57 VGF, 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 GV57 VGF registered?

GV57 VGF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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