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MT57 UWY

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,695 mi
Last recorded144,695 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 UWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 144,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolent level low

undertrays fitted both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2022 139,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,467 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 133,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,175 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 122,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 114,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,696 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 112,692 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,442 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,923 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,019 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 92,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,790 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,605 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,606 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

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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MT57 UWY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 MT57 UWY, 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 MT57 UWY registered?

MT57 UWY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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