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MT57 CFA

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,784 mi
Last recorded180,784 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 CFA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 180,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 180,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 163,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 163,603 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

engine mil light on

Fail 27 Aug 2024 163,595 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 140,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 26 Aug 2023 140,966 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp lens effecting image pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad on metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 4 Aug 2022 123,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,954 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,022 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Under shields fitted on underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,652 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,534 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2014 63,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f air bag switch off

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,994 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,994 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,708 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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MT57 CFA is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 96,159 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT57 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT57 CFA is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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