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MT56 ZCJ

2007 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,711 mi
Last recorded211,711 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Lexus IS22090,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 211,711 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted BRAKE CALIPA LOOSE (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 206,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror Glass Cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST IN LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Mirror Glass Insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 206,332 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 184,292 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 182,492 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 179,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 176,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 174,118 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 157,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front wing and bumper damaged

near side rear inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2014 156,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front wing and bumper damaged

near side rear inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 132,515 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 132,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,927 miles

rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

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 ZCJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

MT56 ZCJ is a 2007 Lexus IS220, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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