2007 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · AJ07 AFZ

The 2007 Lexus IS220 presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 5 July 2025 at 181,445 miles returned a clean pass, confirming the vehicle cleared all statutory checks including emissions, braking efficiency, and structural integrity. This uninterrupted sequence of passes from 2021 through 2025 indicates consistent compliance rather than recurring failure patterns. Annual mileage averages roughly 9,550 miles against the vehicle's 19-year life, a figure typical for this age bracket. The records show steady accumulation: 143,045 miles in July 2021 rising to 167,444 by June 2024, then 181,445 by July 2025. No gaps or dormant periods appear in the test history, with each certificate issued within thirteen months of the prior one. The clean sheets across all entries suggest the previous keeper maintained basic servicing discipline, though the absence of advisories on a high-mileage elderly diesel warrants scrutiny given testers often flag worn suspension bushes or corroding subframes at this stage. A buyer should physically inspect the underbody for structural corrosion and check suspension components such as coil springs and wishbone bushes, as the MOT record offers no advisory trail to confirm their condition at 181,445 miles. Brake discs and calipers demand hands-on measurement despite the passes, since binding or uneven wear escapes detection without strip examination. The IS220's diesel particulate system and turbocharger should undergo live diagnostic scanning to verify emissions hardware remains sound beyond the annual smoke test. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, pre-purchase assessment by a marque specialist remains prudent even with the unblemished MOT lineage. The record evidences regulatory compliance, not mechanical immortality.