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WJ57 XMM

2007 Lexus IS200

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,231 mi
Last recorded142,231 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS20095,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 XMM
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 142,231 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel at lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 132,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

rear subframe bushes has slight play

rear subframe inc mountings corroded but not excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2023 113,761 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 96,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 96,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,880 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 92,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,824 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 83,721 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 83,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill trims , engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 61,234 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged in sidewall

plastic sill trims, engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 61,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged in sidewall

plastic sill trims, engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 51,199 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,301 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,883 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 19,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,974 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 18,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,607 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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)

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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WJ57 XMM is a 2007 Lexus IS200 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJ57 XMM, 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 WJ57 XMM registered?

WJ57 XMM is a 2007 Lexus IS200, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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