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HF07 JVT

2007 Lexus IS220

Red Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,492 mi
Last recorded171,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF07 JVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 171,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 161,037 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 148,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 148,029 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 138,078 miles

Offside Front fog lamp detached

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2020 138,078 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp detached

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 125,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front adrift

engine oil on min level

trays under bonnet loose

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,008 miles

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

Offside Front tyre showing wear on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,766 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 102,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre wheel rim protector damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wheel rim protector damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 81,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,372 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,356 miles

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

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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HF07 JVT is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Red with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF07 JVT, 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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HF07 JVT is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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