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GV57 VGU

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,924 mi
Last recorded164,924 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 164,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 164,924 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system minor leak of gases

Fail 24 Oct 2019 151,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

exhaust system minor leak of gases

Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,593 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,396 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,225 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 68,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 68,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,050 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,797 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VGU is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGU, 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 GV57 VGU registered?

GV57 VGU is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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