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EY57 VGU

2007 Lexus IS200

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,014 mi
Last recorded138,014 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 VGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 138,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 137,924 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,831 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 116,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,025 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 90,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 90,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 82,371 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,162 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2014 76,069 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,686 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,390 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 54,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,460 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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EY57 VGU is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,599 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 IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY57 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY57 VGU registered?

EY57 VGU is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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