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MEZ 8702

2007 Lexus Is 220D

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,934 mi
Last recorded186,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D95,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 8702
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 186,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 185,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 159,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 158,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 131,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 115,275 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 101,720 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,886 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,834 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 87,710 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 220D?

Based on 8,747 MOT tests across 978 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
7,763
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
978
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 95
position lamp(s) not working 70
Headlamp aim too low 59
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MEZ 8702 is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Lexus Is 220D models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 95,432 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 Is 220D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MEZ 8702, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was MEZ 8702 registered?

MEZ 8702 is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is MEZ 8702 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEZ 8702 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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