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HG57 ECJ

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,054 mi
Last recorded79,054 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 ECJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 76,523 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 76,523 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 76,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inadequately Repaired (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Heat shiels

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under body corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 73,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 71,281 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 68,431 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,196 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,196 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,883 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,467 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 61,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle trailing 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2019 57,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,813 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut (outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,813 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut (outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost at limit (on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 48,495 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven trailing by over 60% (pedal spongee ) (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,184 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 33,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Nov 2012 28,786 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,608 miles

oil warning light on

Pass 20 Nov 2010 19,857 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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HG57 ECJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HG57 ECJ, 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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HG57 ECJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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