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A9 EAU

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,718 mi
Last recorded101,718 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 EAU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 101,718 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components and rear floor areas have surface corrosion.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm lowest reading (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All have surface corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion on the front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all front and rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 96,243 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all front and rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 94,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,712 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,418 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,280 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 79,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,979 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,467 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,833 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,241 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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A9 EAU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 EAU, 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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A9 EAU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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