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EJ07 KCY

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,151 mi
Last recorded145,151 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 KCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 145,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,265 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 141,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,812 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,929 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,244 miles

Headlights have Cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low in areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,030 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses

Pass 28 May 2019 108,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,000 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,761 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,761 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 85,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 149,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,166 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 40,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 29,731 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,858 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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EJ07 KCY is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCY, 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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What year was EJ07 KCY registered?

EJ07 KCY is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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