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FM07 CZU

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,743 mi
Last recorded168,743 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 CZU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 168,743 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 166,586 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 164,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 161,836 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 160,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 158,994 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 158,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 158,254 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Apr 2019 154,318 miles

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on inside edges

unable to check front to rear metal brake pipes as they are under covers.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 154,313 miles

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

front o/s and n/s tyres worn on inside edges

unable to check front to rear metal brake pipes as they are under covers.

Pass 30 Mar 2018 149,369 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 145,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 138,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,781 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,785 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 72,892 miles

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

all brake discs appear worn: rear brake pads wearing unevenly / nsr worn to approx 2.5mm outer pad (note inner pad wear not visible)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,100 miles

near side rear tyre 2 mm

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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FM07 CZU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM07 CZU, 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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What year was FM07 CZU registered?

FM07 CZU is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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