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RK57 TVY

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 TVY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 134,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 124,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 117,676 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 113,045 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 113,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 108,928 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,219 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 106,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,992 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON LOWER LIMIT ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 99,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,101 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 30 Jul 2015 84,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,480 miles

front pads look low discs lipped

n/s/f wheel and tyre has kerb damage

o/s/f wheel has kerb damage

Pass 20 Aug 2010 34,576 miles

245 45 r17 95w toyo

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 34,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

245 45 r17 95w toyo

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

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

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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RK57 TVY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK57 TVY, 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 RK57 TVY registered?

RK57 TVY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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