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N23 MKB

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

157,941 mi
Last recorded157,941 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 MKB
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 157,941 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff oil leak

whole vehicle under corrosion and undertrays obscuring full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2025 152,849 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Sill covers and under trays obscuring full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2024 143,046 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2024 143,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2023 132,785 miles

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))

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,354 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,496 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 111,496 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,029 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,008 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,266 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,366 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,931 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,775 miles

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres have light cracking around sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,863 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,420 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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N23 MKB is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N23 MKB, 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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N23 MKB is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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