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MK57 SGZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,564 mi
Last recorded168,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 SGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 168,564 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 165,356 miles

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

Front SURFACE CORROSION LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 158,409 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 158,406 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))

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

both headlights tarnished

damage to n/s front bumper

Pass 29 Mar 2023 150,834 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

both headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 1 Apr 2022 140,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,059 miles

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

Both headlamps lens are dis coloured

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

Fuel filler neck corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers blade slightly smearing 21s

Pass 25 Apr 2019 134,914 miles

Both front wiper blades smear SP20 SP22

Fuel tank is externally damp with fuel. Suspect slight fuel leak/s

Pass 6 Apr 2018 127,986 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 127,986 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,927 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 118,253 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE BOLD APRRPX 3MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner/outer edge worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 74,845 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,651 miles

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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MK57 SGZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MK57 SGZ, 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 MK57 SGZ registered?

MK57 SGZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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