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GY07 VBN

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,171 mi
Last recorded84,171 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 VBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 84,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 82,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,715 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,924 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,911 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 62,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,803 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,630 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,998 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,208 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 49,087 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

idle speed high

Fail 31 Jul 2013 36,322 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,459 miles

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

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)

front brake discs worn

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 20,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 20,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GY07 VBN is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GY07 VBN, 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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GY07 VBN is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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