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AV56 ULM

2007 Lexus Is 220D Se-l

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,982 mi
Last recorded158,982 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D Se-l90,425 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ULM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D Se-l
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 158,982 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 158,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is bald on the inner and the outer edges

Offside Front Tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 103,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,938 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 82,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 58,046 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on inner tread edges

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn too legal limit (1.6mm)(245/45R17 95W)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 43,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,847 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D Se-l?

Based on 1,837 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
position lamp(s) not working 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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AV56 ULM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D Se-l in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D Se-l models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 90,425 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 Is 220D Se-l fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV56 ULM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D Se-l typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D Se-l is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV56 ULM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D Se-l, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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