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DF07 EPL

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,799 mi
Last recorded144,799 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 EPL
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,799 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat frame rails have some wear

air con disconnected though drive belt

Fail 8 Jan 2020 144,798 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet not latching (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat frame rails have some wear

air con disconnected though drive belt

Pass 19 Jan 2019 139,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat frame rails have some wear

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 18 Jan 2019 139,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat frame rails have some wear

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,380 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 127,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

deep cuts in tread and sidewall of nearside front tyre

uneven wear on tread of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,600 miles

205/55/16V

cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no cords visible)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 65,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

205/55/16V

brake warning light on indicating fault

check V.S.C light on indicating fault

cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no cords visible)

traction control light on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Jun 2011 47,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,193 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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DF07 EPL is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF07 EPL, 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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DF07 EPL is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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