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GJ57 LWC

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LWC
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 79,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Off side and near side tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 79,189 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Off side and near side tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 68,432 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front off side and near side tyres worn on outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front off side and near side tyres worn on outer edges

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,339 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S N/S front tyre wearing low on a outer edges

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2013 32,702 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,925 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,379 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 20,628 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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GJ57 LWC is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ57 LWC, 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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GJ57 LWC is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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