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YC57 VSA

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,754 mi
Last recorded135,754 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VSA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,754 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 135,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 135,462 miles

n/s headlamp reduced intensity

Pass 20 Apr 2023 134,514 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Apr 2023 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

engine under tray loose

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,008 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 28 Sep 2019 117,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 112,499 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,829 miles

Offside Rear age related perishing to tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,770 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 76,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Nov 2013 76,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,383 miles

Rear disc`s in very poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear disc`s in very poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear disc`s in poor condition

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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YC57 VSA 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 78.9%.

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 YC57 VSA, 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 YC57 VSA registered?

YC57 VSA is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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