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YE07 VXT

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

219,310 mi
Last recorded219,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 VXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 219,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear most section under inner wing of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm /anti roll bar mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing bush / mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat area heavily coorded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing spring seat area heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also body is heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 202,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 202,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe brake backplate loose,rubbing on wheel (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 181,240 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

Nearside Rear disc baking plate corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker corroded

Offside Rear disc baking plate corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 156,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroded in various places/components

os/r ns/r brake disc back plate corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 156,985 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody corroded in various places/components

os/r ns/r brake disc back plate corroded

rear subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 136,637 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

N/s Front Brake Back Plate Missing

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,667 miles

Dash Battery Indicator Light On

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 125,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front ( Before Cat ) (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription missing Front ( Broken ) (0.1 (b))

Dash Battery Indicator Light On

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shields around exhaust - corroded and loose

Fail 10 Jul 2020 114,588 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease everywhere, chance to get on brake disc. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

heat shields around exhaust - corroded and loose

Pass 13 May 2019 102,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 93,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 93,021 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 83,083 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,133 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 52,979 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,576 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,139 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,272 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 26,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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YE07 VXT is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YE07 VXT, 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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YE07 VXT is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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