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GJ57 CAV

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,092 mi
Last recorded126,092 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 CAV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,092 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

The rear tyres are cracking.

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 126,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The rear tyres are cracking.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 120,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 120,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 116,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,633 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,973 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,687 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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GJ57 CAV is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ57 CAV, 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 GJ57 CAV registered?

GJ57 CAV is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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