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YA57 FVU

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,144 mi
Last recorded196,144 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 196,144 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2025 189,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 178,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 178,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 176,098 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 176,074 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 174,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 173,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one in contral one in zone b got crack on it (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 172,159 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,155 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 144,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,478 miles

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

Front number plate damaged slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front tyre, under inflated

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

covers on engine and underside

wipers smear screen slightly

Fail 25 Jan 2017 123,478 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

E.M.L on in dash

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

Front number plate damaged slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front tyre, under inflated

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

covers on engine and underside

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2015 109,469 miles

All tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Covers / under trays fitted

Engine noisy on idle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 80,972 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,629 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,902 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,800 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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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YA57 FVU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YA57 FVU, 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 YA57 FVU registered?

YA57 FVU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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