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FL07 HFM

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,529 mi
Last recorded138,529 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 HFM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 138,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

footbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2022 118,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,251 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,165 miles

oil leak - rear axle

under body trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2020 89,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak - rear axle

under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,049 miles

tested under wet conditions

Fail 4 Feb 2019 84,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

tested under wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,685 miles

Oil leak on rear axle ()

engine covers fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,567 miles

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

Oil leak on rear axle ()

engine covers fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,921 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 41,969 miles

Differential has slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 33,429 miles

O/S parking brake omly just meets required standard

Pass 31 May 2011 25,351 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 17,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2010 17,326 miles

front tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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FL07 HFM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 95,432 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL07 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL07 HFM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 15 April 2007.

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