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YK56 FKR

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,889 mi
Last recorded138,889 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 FKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 138,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 135,993 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 132,833 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 129,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REPAIRED WITH EXHAUST TAPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 126,654 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REPAIRED WITH EXHAUST TAPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,179 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

MIL LIGHT ON BUT NOT TESTABLE FOR THIS AGE DIESEL

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS WORN AND DAMAGED CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 123,179 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

MIL LIGHT ON BUT NOT TESTABLE FOR THIS AGE DIESEL

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREADS WORN AND DAMAGED CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,287 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

MIL OR ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON BUT NOT TESTABLE ON DIESELS UNTIL JULY 2008 DFR

Pass 29 Aug 2018 118,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,735 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Dec 2013 94,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,261 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,935 miles

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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YK56 FKR is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YK56 FKR, 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 YK56 FKR registered?

YK56 FKR is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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