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GJ57 RZA

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

171,553 mi
Last recorded171,553 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 RZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 171,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated in a deteriorated condition (6.1.7 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s wipers are in a deteriorated condition

Fail 10 May 2024 171,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated in a deteriorated condition (6.1.7 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s wipers are in a deteriorated condition

Pass 10 May 2023 167,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 167,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 160,768 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,731 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 146,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,419 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 122,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,800 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,177 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 87,765 miles

engine covers fitted oscuring some components

under trays fitted oscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,180 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,406 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,904 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,387 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,523 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 30,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RZA is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ57 RZA, 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 GJ57 RZA registered?

GJ57 RZA is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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