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MT56 MMJ

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,195 mi
Last recorded16,195 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 MMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 16,195 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,489 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inner and outter wall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 147,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 147,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 140,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 131,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 126,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,565 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,375 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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MT56 MMJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT56 MMJ, 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 MT56 MMJ registered?

MT56 MMJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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