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GR07 VMZ

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 VMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,628 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 121,628 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 118,158 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,628 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 113,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 103,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,964 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,929 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,000 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,000 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,311 miles

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 12 Feb 2013 32,404 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 29,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,939 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,687 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,175 miles

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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GR07 VMZ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR07 VMZ, 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 GR07 VMZ registered?

GR07 VMZ is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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