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MF57 RFX

2007 Lexus Is 220D SE

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,918 mi
Last recorded127,918 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE96,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 RFX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 220D SE
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,918 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 116,635 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 110,072 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,488 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 102,488 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 99,390 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 99,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,780 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,598 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 73,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,725 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,943 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 27,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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MF57 RFX is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF57 RFX, 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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MF57 RFX is a 2007 Lexus Is 220D SE, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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