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EJ07 HJV

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,401 mi
Last recorded170,401 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 170,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 168,117 miles

all brake discs corroding

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front bumper loose

front foglights inop

osr shock damp

Fail 25 Jul 2019 168,117 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroding

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front bumper loose

front foglights inop

osr shock damp

Pass 11 Aug 2018 164,062 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE PROTECTIVE COATING

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND NS WING

ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

HEADLAMP FADING

NS AND OS FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIORATING

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Aug 2018 164,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Position lamp not working NS AND OS FRONT SIDELIGHTS (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS AND OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES HAVE PROTECTIVE COATING

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND NS WING

ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

HEADLAMP FADING

NS AND OS FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOTS DETERIORATING

OIL LEAK

OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Aug 2017 156,855 miles

EML on

TCA light on

boot area full

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake pads low

nsf tyre wearing on edges and has outer sidewall damage

nsf wing damaged

rear brake discs worn

slight play in ns steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2017 156,804 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osr shocker (2.7.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Headlamp aim too low ns (1.8)

TCA light on

boot area full

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake pads low

nsf tyre wearing on edges and has outer sidewall damage

nsf wing damaged

rear brake discs worn

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2016 151,208 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine,under and sill covers fitted

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack- both sides

Fail 9 Aug 2016 151,208 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (8.2.2)

EML light on

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine,under and sill covers fitted

front brake pads low

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack- both sides

Pass 4 Aug 2015 145,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 145,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 141,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear on innner and outer edges and outer sidewall damage

outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check brake pipes under covers and plastic coated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 141,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear on innner and outer edges and outer sidewall damage

outer sills plastic covers fitted

unable to check brake pipes under covers and plastic coated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 135,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyer have cat not excess of requirement deep engh to reat the ply or cord

Pass 16 Apr 2012 130,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 105,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,335 miles

nsr tyre on limit and needs immediat attention

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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EJ07 HJV is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ07 HJV, 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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EJ07 HJV is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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