2007 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · OY57 UWA

The 2007 Lexus IS220 passed its most recent MOT on 1st May 2026 at 124,189 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. While the vehicle has consistently passed, the record shows a persistent pattern of corrosion-related advisories that has remained unresolved for years. The May 2026 test flagged a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease or other material, and a slightly damaged nearside front outer tyre wall. These are not new issues in isolation. Brake pipe corrosion advisories appeared in October 2022 and again in May 2025, and each time the tester noted the pipes were covered in grease or other material, suggesting the corrosion may have been masked rather than properly repaired. The trend is stable in the sense that the car keeps passing, but the underlying corrosion management appears superficial rather than corrective. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,536 miles per year. The intervals between tests show a fairly consistent annual pattern: 107,915 miles in October 2022, 113,560 miles in November 2023, 116,624 miles in May 2024, 119,802 miles in May 2025, and 124,189 miles in May 2026. The slight gap between October 2022 and November 2023, covering roughly 5,645 miles over thirteen months, is not unusual and likely reflects a slightly longer test cycle. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest the car has been sitting unused or subjected to extreme wear. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the underside and brake system. The repeated corrosion advisories across multiple test years, covering brake pipes, suspension arms, shock absorbers, and the rear subframe mounting area, point to a car that has been kept in a condition sufficient to pass but not necessarily to halt progressive structural deterioration. The underseal noted in several tests may be concealing the true extent of corrosion rather than preventing it. The rear brake discs and pads were flagged as worn and pitted in 2024, and the binding or corrosion pattern on rear brake components has recurred. A thorough inspection of all brake pipe runs, especially the offside rear, along with close examination of the subframe mounts, suspension arm bushes, and coil spring seats, would be prudent. The damaged nearside front tyre outer wall in the most recent test should also be verified, as sidewall damage can indicate a risk of sudden failure regardless of tread depth.