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GY57 EWL

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,524 mi
Last recorded162,524 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 EWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 162,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very low, unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 2 Feb 2026 162,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very low, unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust heatshields loose

Pass 4 Feb 2025 154,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

rear diff/propshaft seal leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2025 154,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides due to lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

rear diff/propshaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2024 147,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 140,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,134 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to inner webbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.9 mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge and on approx 2mm

oil leak from diff/propshaft

Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2019 124,079 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear diff leaking oil from diff/prop seal

Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,552 miles

2 child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

rear slight diff oil leak

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,916 miles

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

childseat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 51,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil level extremel low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,009 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,678 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GY57 EWL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY57 EWL, 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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GY57 EWL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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