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FM57 EJA

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,277 mi
Last recorded149,277 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 EJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 149,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 133,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 133,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 127,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 122,647 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 122,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 108,833 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

offside front tyer wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,416 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 104,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,742 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,464 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,871 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FM57 EJA is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM57 EJA, 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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FM57 EJA is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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