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GV57 VGL

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,182 mi
Last recorded118,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 118,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 118,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,672 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 117,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 111,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 102,341 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 102,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 95,212 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,221 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can't see rear inner pads recommend removal of wheels for further inspection. Nearside rear pads borderline decision (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,510 miles

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

offside nearside rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,841 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,839 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 VGL 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 85%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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