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YF57 MLY

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,137 mi
Last recorded183,137 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 MLY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 183,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

under vehicle corroded all

Fail 5 Nov 2025 183,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

under vehicle corroded all

Pass 18 Nov 2024 182,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle on various places

Fail 18 Nov 2024 182,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle on various places

Pass 15 Nov 2023 179,187 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH Rear Tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 178,149 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH Headlamps starting to go opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 176,863 miles

both rear tyres perished

idle speed was high

Fail 6 Nov 2021 176,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

both rear tyres perished

idle speed was high

Pass 10 Nov 2020 175,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

coolant leak

Fail 6 Nov 2020 175,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant leak

Pass 11 Nov 2019 169,892 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 169,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 157,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2018 157,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,915 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,446 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around outer edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Idle Speed slightly high.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,229 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,538 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,828 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

No anti-slip material on clutch pedal

Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,620 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

large screw in offside front tyre as marked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedel rubber missing

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,686 miles

clutch pedel rubber missing

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

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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YF57 MLY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YF57 MLY, 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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YF57 MLY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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