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L20 KJF

2007 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 KJF
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 121,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion throughout body and components

Pass 11 Nov 2024 116,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,604 miles

sill lips corroded, sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,527 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,046 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear exposed end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,731 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,687 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,707 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front signs of age cracking and slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,325 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,326 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,187 miles

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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L20 KJF is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L20 KJF, 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 L20 KJF registered?

L20 KJF is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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