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MK07 VNG

2007 Lexus IS220

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,341 mi
Last recorded149,341 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 VNG
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2023 149,341 miles

Body panel insecure centre exhaust heat shield under vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 137,947 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation all four wheels (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on limit 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,839 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 126,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in front pipe near bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off on outer edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,465 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 114,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 110,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

gear-stick broken but still able to select gears

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

gear-stick broken but still able to select gears

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,774 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Body Covers Fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,815 miles

Slight travel in brake pedal

Underbody Covers Fitted

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Slight travel in brake pedal

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit also scrubbing outer edge

slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 17 Sep 2014 96,136 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit also scrubbing outer edge

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,533 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded / lipped

front tyres worn on inners

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,893 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

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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MK07 VNG is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Grey 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 MK07 VNG, 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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MK07 VNG is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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