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FP07 TYU

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,527 mi
Last recorded137,527 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 TYU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 137,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 137,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,325 miles

Driver’s seat loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 132,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver’s seat loose

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 126,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 126,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake balance only just met requirements recommend inspection a.s.a.p (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 117,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 115,076 miles

antifreeze level low

front inner brake pads low

front reg plate cracked

osf tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads appear to be low

slight corrosion to front brake disc's

Fail 30 Oct 2018 115,075 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

antifreeze level low

front inner brake pads low

front reg plate cracked

osf tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

rear brake disc's corroded

rear inner brake pads appear to be low

slight corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 100,758 miles

Both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's

Pass 9 May 2013 98,892 miles

Both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's.

Fail 9 May 2013 98,892 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyre's worn on the inner edge's.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,632 miles

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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FP07 TYU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FP07 TYU, 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 FP07 TYU registered?

FP07 TYU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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