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GV57 DJZ

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,970 mi
Last recorded254,970 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 DJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 254,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath centrel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undeneath rear cross sections components are corroded,

Fail 1 Nov 2017 254,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath centrel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undeneath rear cross sections components are corroded,

Pass 30 Sep 2016 238,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 238,753 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 213,164 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 6 Oct 2014 184,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 156,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 129,905 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,284 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 107,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,615 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs sunk and worn

parking brake on o/s/r more efficient than n/s/r

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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GV57 DJZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver 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 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 GV57 DJZ, 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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GV57 DJZ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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