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MW56 LWX

2007 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,892 mi
Last recorded143,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 LWX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 143,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 143,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 137,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 134,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / cracked around sidewalls and tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 129,607 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 129,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (lowerball joint dust cover) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 127,209 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 127,209 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 122,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 118,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 109,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,558 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,188 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 86,184 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,038 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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MW56 LWX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MW56 LWX, 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 MW56 LWX registered?

MW56 LWX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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