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FG07 NVW

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,965 mi
Last recorded141,965 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 NVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 141,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 126,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle under sealed. No excessive corrosion evident

Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,785 miles

Front and rear surface corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 80,251 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,984 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides has uneven wear borderline (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,898 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides has uneven wear borderline (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,884 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

headlight aim on lower limit

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are starting to perish and are close to wear indicators.

nearside front tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,689 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has a small cut on sidewall, not exposing the cords.

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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FG07 NVW 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 88.2%.

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 FG07 NVW, 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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FG07 NVW is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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