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YF57 MKM

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,043 mi
Last recorded131,043 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 MKM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 131,043 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 131,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 124,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,115 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight age related corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2022 119,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight age related corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,425 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,597 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 98,621 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,433 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,039 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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YF57 MKM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Silver 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 Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 95,432 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF57 MKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF57 MKM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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