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YK57 WUE

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,415 mi
Last recorded186,415 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 WUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 186,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 174,451 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 174,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 166,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 159,519 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 159,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 150,771 miles

corrosion around - rear top spring cups..

o/s/f tyre been run LOW on preasure..cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall..o/s/r shock unit leaking..heat shields becoming loose..

Fail 29 Jun 2021 150,769 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

O/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS APPEARS TOO BE WORN THIN / FLUXUATION FROM FRONT BRAKES..

corrosion around - rear top spring cups..

o/s/f tyre been run LOW on preasure..cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall..o/s/r shock unit leaking..heat shields becoming loose..

Pass 1 Jul 2020 136,008 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 136,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 4 Sep 2018 124,699 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 124,699 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 119,022 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement excessive travel (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

registration plate character(s) sloping both front and back (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 111,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,407 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,812 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,354 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
Full Lexus IS220 reliability report

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YK57 WUE is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue 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 YK57 WUE, 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 YK57 WUE registered?

YK57 WUE is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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