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VK57 YTA

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,668 mi
Last recorded159,668 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 YTA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,668 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

front tyres 235-35-19 and rear tyres 225-40-18

Pass 3 Nov 2020 149,165 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2019 142,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 142,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 133,794 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arm slightly derteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,457 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 125,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 116,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,196 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,798 miles

advise full engine bay covers fitted

advise full vehicle under covers fitted

advise idle speed high

Fail 29 Oct 2014 95,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise full engine bay covers fitted

advise full vehicle under covers fitted

advise idle speed high

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,125 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,702 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 66,973 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,774 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 YTA is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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