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GY57 NWU

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,398 mi
Last recorded169,398 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 NWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 169,398 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 169,398 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure Bolts missing from caliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 160,990 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 160,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 141,346 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 134,481 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 134,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 123,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,011 miles

both front brake dices worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,525 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 105,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,684 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,336 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,809 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

both rear tyre tread wearing low

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 NWU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY57 NWU, 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 GY57 NWU registered?

GY57 NWU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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The MOT history for GY57 NWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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