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WJ57 PLV

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 PLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 144,431 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 22 Apr 2025 139,665 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2025 139,581 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 127,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image diminished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image diminished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% imbalance recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image diminished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image diminished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,495 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 96,495 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,182 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,099 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,424 miles

low effort from offside rear service brake

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,176 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,040 miles

Nail in nearside 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)

slight cracking in tread n/s/r tyre

slight cracking in tread o/s/r tyre

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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WJ57 PLV is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ57 PLV, 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 WJ57 PLV registered?

WJ57 PLV is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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