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GY57 ECN

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,163 mi
Last recorded157,163 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 ECN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 157,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 154,022 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 154,022 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 149,678 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 149,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 145,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 145,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 141,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 134,113 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,385 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 121,376 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,616 miles

engine covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2017 117,616 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2016 114,104 miles

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

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

both front headlamp lenses misting

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,093 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre scuffed outer wall

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2014 105,993 miles

both rear discs slight corrsion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,437 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,516 miles

note front tyres getting down to limmit

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 51,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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GY57 ECN is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 95,432 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY57 ECN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY57 ECN is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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