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VK57 YSF

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,999 mi
Last recorded148,999 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YSF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 148,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 148,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 145,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 140,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 140,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,928 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 133,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay, rear. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% n/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% o/s weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,286 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 103,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner 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 30 Oct 2020 101,406 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 95,148 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,762 miles

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,812 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,346 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 55,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,412 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,435 miles

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 22 Sep 2010 28,435 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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VK57 YSF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK57 YSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK57 YSF registered?

VK57 YSF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is VK57 YSF safe to buy?

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