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FD07 VLX

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 VLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,314 miles

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 124,306 miles

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 114,133 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 107,251 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 101,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,016 miles

both rear tyres balding on inner edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2013 82,153 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 82,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 69,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,394 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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FD07 VLX is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD07 VLX, 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 FD07 VLX registered?

FD07 VLX is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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