2007 Lexus IS220 2.2L Diesel · SB07 AGU

The Lexus IS220 demonstrates a stable maintenance profile at its most recent statutory examination, the May 2022 test at 77,055 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the available DVSA history the vehicle shows no recurring advisories or mechanical faults, indicating a trend that is neither worsening nor resolving because no faults were logged. That said, the last test date sits more than four years before the current July 2026 reference, so the record offers no evidence of present condition. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a nineteen-year-old vehicle. The August 2018 test at 63,978 miles preceded the September 2019 examination at 71,222 miles by a gain of 7,244 miles over thirteen months. A subsequent October 2019 pass at 71,225 miles shows negligible movement. From April 2021 at 76,219 miles to May 2022 at 77,055 miles the odometer advanced only 836 miles in thirteen months. This sparse, clean record implies the previous owner adhered to basic MOT compliance, yet the tapering annual distance suggests extended standing periods that can accelerate degradation of consumables through inactivity. A buyer should commission an independent inspection of age-related components not captured by these tests. The tester recorded no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural corrosion issues, but a 2007 chassis demands scrutiny for rust at sills and subframes. The September 2019 failure at 71,222 miles with no defects recorded is atypical; verify the original refusal reason in person, as it may concern a non-mechanical item later rectified for the October 2019 pass. Low recent mileage raises risk of binding calipers, seized handbrake mechanisms and perished rubber gaiters despite the absent advisories. Given the elapsed time since the last test, treat the vehicle as unverified for roadworthiness until a fresh MOT and physical appraisal confirm the condition of drivetrain seals, exhaust emissions and steering joints.