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HG57 KNJ

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,546 mi
Last recorded158,546 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 KNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 158,546 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 158,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 151,968 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 144,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 144,063 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside & nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 137,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 133,952 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 May 2021 129,928 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 129,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2020 122,588 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 122,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,359 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 98,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened under spec (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,933 miles

front discs worn

nsf tyre low tread

rear brake pipes corroded to flexis

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,387 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,882 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,332 miles

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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HG57 KNJ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG57 KNJ, 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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HG57 KNJ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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