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WP56 VKE

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,479 mi
Last recorded186,479 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 VKE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 186,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 183,977 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 180,733 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 180,683 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

eml light on

Pass 5 Nov 2022 177,996 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot wont open

Fail 5 Nov 2022 177,994 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot wont open

Pass 4 Sep 2021 176,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 174,734 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 174,734 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 171,991 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 171,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 168,936 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2017 163,430 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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 14 Sep 2015 148,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,228 miles

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 1 Oct 2013 123,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,461 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,116 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 101,026 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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WP56 VKE is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP56 VKE, 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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WP56 VKE is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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