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FM07 EKF

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,140 mi
Last recorded211,140 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 EKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 211,140 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 211,140 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all 4 shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 210,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 137,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 137,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 135,276 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 128,437 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 128,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 122,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 122,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,948 miles

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

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

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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FM07 EKF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM07 EKF, 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 FM07 EKF registered?

FM07 EKF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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