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MT56 XMV

2007 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,642 mi
Last recorded149,642 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XMV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 149,642 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 148,771 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,458 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 108,219 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,328 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,990 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 826,689 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,675 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,591 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 60,819 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2014 54,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,106 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 48,106 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,743 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 41,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,534 miles

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)

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 XMV is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Black 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 MT56 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

MT56 XMV is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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