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MK56 JTV

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,911 mi
Last recorded167,911 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 JTV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 167,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 167,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 148,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 135,994 miles

rear tyres worn on the edge

Pass 25 Oct 2021 131,934 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the edge

Fail 23 Oct 2021 131,934 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on the edge

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 125,809 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 125,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear suspension level sensor bracket broken and linkage seized

Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear suspension level sensor bracket broken and linkage seized

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,976 miles

Approx 30kgf of runout at front brakes.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Oil sweat at timing case.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,977 miles

Alloy wheels showing signs of pitting.

Both front tyres worn to 0mm and 1mm on wear edges.

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm on centre of tread.

Both windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Slight signs of coolant loss from water pump.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MK56 JTV is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey 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 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 MK56 JTV, 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 MK56 JTV registered?

MK56 JTV is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is MK56 JTV safe to buy?

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