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VK57 YSN

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,059 mi
Last recorded127,059 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 127,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 125,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & tread small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & plastic trims fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,363 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2024 121,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shield loose

Rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2023 117,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,210 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 31 Mar 2022 114,210 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,822 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,272 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jan 2020 108,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of components

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring vision of components

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,396 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges. 205/55/16

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted, obscuring views

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,108 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 32,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 32,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,996 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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VK57 YSN is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YSN, 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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VK57 YSN is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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