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MX57 XAU

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,383 mi
Last recorded94,383 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,383 miles

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

Nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,285 miles

Offside Front wheel nut missing

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 78,199 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 78,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,565 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,293 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,177 miles

no detectable emissions were viewed or available to be recorded

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,140 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Aug 2014 31,410 miles

NSF tyre and NSR tyre worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,651 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,470 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,816 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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MX57 XAU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX57 XAU, 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 MX57 XAU registered?

MX57 XAU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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