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OE56 MTU

2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,052 mi
Last recorded126,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport94,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 MTU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Sport
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 126,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,835 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 111,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 111,280 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 111,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 104,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 90,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 89,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,126 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,730 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,215 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Sport?

Based on 1,076 MOT tests across 125 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
7,269
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
125
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23
Headlamp aim too low 10
position lamp(s) not working 9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
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OE56 MTU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 94,272 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 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE56 MTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OE56 MTU registered?

OE56 MTU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D Sport, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is OE56 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 MTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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