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GV57 EFM

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,094 mi
Last recorded125,094 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 EFM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 125,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp covers deteoriated

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,028 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,976 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 100,969 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted Cutting Into Tyre Side Wall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,664 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,900 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,056 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 65,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,836 miles

advise rear brake pad check

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,063 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D SE?

Based on 7,837 MOT tests across 794 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,561
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
794
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 232
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66
position lamp(s) not working 59
Headlamp aim too low 43
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GV57 EFM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 96,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 220D SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 232 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV57 EFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 220D SE typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Lexus Is 220D SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV57 EFM is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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