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VK57 YSU

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,241 mi
Last recorded181,241 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 181,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 167,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES ON LIMIT 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 155,690 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 149,068 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 149,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 140,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,476 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 125,433 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,653 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,934 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 105,932 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,691 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 61,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,150 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,452 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 YSU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YSU, 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 VK57 YSU registered?

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

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